St. Bernard's Elementary School (Closed 2006)

5811 Riverdale Road
Riverdale, MD 20737
St. Bernard's Elementary School in Riverdale, MD, serves 144 co–ed udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in an urban setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 12 teachers supporting its enrollment.
As a Catholic elementary school, it holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and other special emphasis associations.
The udent population is 96% students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Bernard's is located near several other private schools offering K–12 education in Prince George's County.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Bernard's Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard's Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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