St. Philip The Apostle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

5416 Henderson Way
Suitland, MD 20746

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic school has been closed and had the final day of school on June 13, 2025.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 127 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1960

Colors

White, Red

School Calendar

View School Calendar

First Day of School

Tue. Sep 2, 2025

Student Body

Total Students

127 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 37%

Students by Grade

St. Philip The Apostle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

11 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

plaid jumper (1st-5th grade girls), plaid skirt(6th-8th grade girls); navy blue pants (boys & girls), navy blue tie (boys only), plaid tie(girls only)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Call us for more information about additional grants and credits for siblings, military, first responders and the Catholic Parishioner tuition Grant Enrollment Fee: $250 School Fees (annual fee due in July): $470 Sibling Discount: 30% off of tuition(oldest pays the full price of tuition & each additional sibling will receive 30% tuition discount) Military & First Responders Discount: 10% tuition discount

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Bulldog

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School opened on September 19, 1960 and has closed as of June 13, 2025

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Philip The Apostle School's ranking?

St. Philip The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for St. Philip The Apostle School?

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

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