St. Peter's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Olney, MD
2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Olney since at least 2011
St. Peter's School is a Catholic parish school in Olney, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 431 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Enrollment has grown about 14% 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
- 431
- Teachers
- 42 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 217 girls, 214 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 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 82% 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. Peter's 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. Peter's School
What grades does St. Peter's School serve?
St. Peter's School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Peter's School?
About 431 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter'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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