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St. Patrick's School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Rockville, MD

4101 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Rockville
  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Maryland

St. Patrick's School is a Catholic parish school in Rockville, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 241 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. 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
241
Teachers
30.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 87 girls, 154 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K28
    128
    228
    328
    420
    529
    629
    729
    822

    Student body

    White61%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black10%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races6%

    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. Patrick's School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Patrick's School

    What grades does St. Patrick's School serve?

    St. Patrick's School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Patrick's School?

    About 241 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Patrick's 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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