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St. Philip the Apostle School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Camp Springs, MD

5414 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Camp Springs

St. Philip the Apostle School is a Catholic diocesan school in Camp Springs, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 121 students and around 13 students per teacher. 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
121
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 52 girls, 69 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    237’11–12234’13–14213’15–16172’17–18121’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K19
    K19
    119
    214
    311
    48
    56
    618
    713
    813

    Student body

    Black76%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races4%
    White2%
    Asian2%

    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. Philip the Apostle School whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    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. Philip the Apostle School

    What grades does St. Philip the Apostle School serve?

    St. Philip the Apostle School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Philip the Apostle School?

    About 121 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Philip the Apostle 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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