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St. Andrews Episcopal School

8804 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD, 20854-0208 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School endeavors to provide a comprehensive co-educational college preparatory program for preschool through twelfth grade in an inclusive environment that embodies the faith and perspective of the Episcopal Church. The school seeks a broadly diverse community to promote educational excellence. St. Andrew’s programs are designed to serve students of varied interests and abilities capable of achievement in a challenging academic environment. To create such an environment, St. Andrew’s supports a dedicated faculty and administration who respect and appreciate students. St. Andrew’s strives to challenge and support all of its students in a balanced program to nurture their academic, artistic, athletic, and spiritual growth. The school believes that developing each individual’s intellect, character, and sense of self-worth encourages each to live a creative and compassionate life. Because St. Andrew’s values the benefits of community, the school encourages students to lead lives of responsibility to each other and to the larger community. ...

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School Overview:

	St. Andrews Episcopal School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1978
County	Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	433 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	22%	31%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 20 students
	Grade 7 - 40 students
	Grade 8 - 58 students
	Grade 9 - 74 students
	Grade 10 - 70 students
	Grade 11 - 88 students
	Grade 12 - 83 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	82 teachers
Average Class Size	15
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 1
Tuition Notes	Tuition ranges from $5,380 - $29,960
Head of School	Robert Kosasky
Admissions Director	Julie Jameson
Admissions Associate	Lindsey Bean
Sport
Total Sports Offered	14
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Dance
	Equestrian	Golf
	Lacrosse	Soccer
	Softball	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Winter Track	Wrestling

School Notes:

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School endeavors to provide a comprehensive co-educational college preparatory program for preschool through twelfth grade in an inclusive environment that embodies the faith and perspective of the Episcopal Church. The school seeks a broadly diverse community to promote educational excellence. St. Andrew’s programs are designed to serve students of varied interests and abilities capable of achievement in a challenging academic environment. To create such an environment, St. Andrew’s supports a dedicated faculty and administration who respect and appreciate students. St. Andrew’s strives to challenge and support all of its students in a balanced program to nurture their academic, artistic, athletic, and spiritual growth. The school believes that developing each individual’s intellect, character, and sense of self-worth encourages each to live a creative and compassionate life. Because St. Andrew’s values the benefits of community, the school encourages students to lead lives of responsibility to each other and to the larger community.
Profile last updated: 09/03/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20854)	School Zip (20854)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	46,255 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	79%	32%
Population Average Age	43 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$140,222	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	9.1 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	94% / 6%	65% / 35%