St. Bernadette School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Silver Spring, MD
80 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Silver Spring
- Serving families in Silver Spring since at least 2011
St. Bernadette School is a Catholic parish school in Silver Spring, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 317 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 317
- Teachers
- 25.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 175 girls, 142 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Bernadette School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Bernadette School
What grades does St. Bernadette School serve?
St. Bernadette School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Bernadette School?
About 317 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bernadette School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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