St. Andrew Apostle School is a Roman Catholic elementary and middle school in Silver Spring, MD. We serve a multi-ethnic student population that mirrors the diversity of our area, including the parishes of St. Catherine and Church of the Resurrection. We strive towards excellence based on a rigorous educational curriculum centered in love, justice, compassion, hope and forgiveness.

School Profile

• Student Body Profile: 417 current enrollment
• Average teacher/student ratio:
  • Preschool / PreK 1:8
  • Elementary & Middle School 1:16
• St. Andrew Apostle families reside in Brookeville, Burtonsville, Kensington, Laurel, Rockville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park and Wheaton, MD and Washington, DC.
• Average teaching experience is 20 years with attrition less than 1%.
• Subject area Specialists teach: Science, Technology, Art, Foreign Language (Spanish), P.E., and Music. Resource Specialists are available.
• Students in all grades attend supervised field trips and day excursions.
• Accreditation: St. Andrew Apostle School is fully accredited by Cognia.

St. Andrew Apostle School won the Blue Ribbon Award in 1989 and again in 2007.

“The Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either high performing or have improved student achievement to high levels, especially among disadvantaged students. 

St. Andrew Apostle was recognized by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as a “Top School” in Maryland. This program recognizes schools with exceptional academic qualities, student and teacher talent and excellence in leadership.