St. Columba Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Oxon Hill, MD
7800 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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
- Serving families in Oxon Hill since at least 2011
St. Columba Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Oxon Hill, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 178 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
- 178
- Teachers
- 14.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 85 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 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% 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. Columba Catholic 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. Columba Catholic School
What grades does St. Columba Catholic School serve?
St. Columba Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Columba Catholic School?
About 178 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Columba Catholic 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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