St. Andrew Apostle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,275
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Andrew Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Andrew Apostle School
Nursery	20
Pre-K	45
Kind	40
1	37
2	26
3	35
4	35
5	40
6	42
7	40
8	40

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Year Founded

1960

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

400 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School & PE Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,275

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Tuition Notes

See website for tuition information.

Admissions Director

Darlene Blanco

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubGirls on the Run

Panda ProgramingSewing Club

School Notes

St. Andrew Apostle School is dedicated to educating the whole child in partnership with parents and the parish community.
Our faculty and staff provide students opportunities to develop their full potential in a nurturing environment.
St. Andrew Apostle School enables students to appreciate human dignity and diversity, celebrating the example of Jesus.

St. Andrew Apostle Catholic School is dedicated to educating the whole child in a nurturing and challenging environment in partnership with parents and the parish community.Our faculty and staff provide students with opportunities to develop spiritually, intellectually, and morally, enlightened by the teachings of Christ. We strive to inspire our students to live with faith and integrity, to appreciate human dignity and diversity, and to share their unique gifts and talents in service to others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Andrew Apostle School cost?

St. Andrew Apostle School's tuition is approximately $11,275 for private students.

What sports does St. Andrew Apostle School offer?

St. Andrew Apostle School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is St. Andrew Apostle School's ranking?

St. Andrew Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Andrew Apostle School?

The application deadline for St. Andrew Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/4/2020

St. Andrew is a diverse and caring school with excellent leadership. There is a strong, thoughtful, and personalized approach to providing students what they need emotionally and academically. This school serves several areas in the Maryland suburbs and downtown Silver Spring. Located near the ICC and major thoroughfares.

- Posted by Teacher - borntoteach

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The average private school tuition in Silver Spring, MD is $20,936 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Silver Spring, MD is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).