Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Father Andrew White Sj School
About the School
- Father Andrew White Catholic Elementary School for grades Pre-K through 8 accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington.
- The purpose of Father Andrew White, S.J. School is to continue the ministry of Jesus by providing an educational environment for His children where the Catholic faith and gospel values are taught and practiced on a daily basis.
- The school community attempts to meet the academic and spiritual needs of each child by offering a variety of learning opportunities and challenges in a caring and respectful atmosphere.
- We strive to prepare our students to be responsible, faith-filled, contributing members of society.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Father Andrew White Sj School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow, Living Our Faith
Student Body
Total Students
232 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Father Andrew White Sj School often compared to?
Father Andrew White Sj School is often viewed alongside schools like Little Flower School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Father Andrew White Sj School?
The acceptance rate of Father Andrew White Sj School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Father Andrew White Sj School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.
What is Father Andrew White Sj School's ranking?
Father Andrew White Sj School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Father Andrew White Sj School?
The application deadline for Father Andrew White Sj School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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