Schools in olney: Top 3 Best Private Schools in Olney, MD (2023)

Top 3 Best Private Schools in Olney, MD (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,315 students in Olney, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,959 public students). 44% of all K-12 students in Olney, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

The best top ranked private schools in Olney, MD include St. John’s Episcopal School, St. Peter’s School and Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School.

The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

67% of private schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Olney Private Schools (2023)

School

Location

Grades

Students

St. John’s Episcopal School

(Episcopal)

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3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804

Grades: PK-8

| 173 students

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School

(Catholic)

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17301 Old Vic Boulevard
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302

Grades: 9-12

| 1,256 students

St. Peter’s School

(Catholic)

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2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-9112

Grades: PK-8

| 354 students

Washington Christian Academy

(Christian)

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(27)

16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429

Grades: K-12

| 268 students

The Goddard School

Daycare / Preschool

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3421 Morningwood Drive
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 683-9200

Grades: NS-K

| n/a students

The Julia Brown Montessori Schools

Montessori School

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(1)

3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700

Grades: PK-3

| 148 students

Oakdale Christian Academy

Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)

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3425 Emory Church Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369

Grades: K

| 12 students

Olney Adventist Prep

(Seventh Day Adventist)

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4100 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 570-2500

Grades: K-8

| 104 students

Olney KinderCare

Daycare / Preschool

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3805 Gelding Ln
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-0001

Grades: NS-PK

| n/a students

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Olney, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Gates of Discovery (Closed 2022)

Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)

16620 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 593-3410

Grades: NS-PK

| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Olney, MD?

The top ranked private schools in Olney, MD include St. John’s Episcopal School, St. Peter’s School and Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School.

How many private schools are located in Olney, MD?

9 private schools are located in Olney, MD.

How diverse are private schools in Olney, MD?

Olney, MD private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 36%.

What percentage of students in Olney, MD go to private school?

44% of all K-12 students in Olney, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olney, MD?

67% of private schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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• Test Scores: Edfacts (U.S. Department of Education), State departments of education.
• Expenditures: National Center for Education Statistics.
• Educational Environment: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau).

Date(s) & Update Frequency:

• Due to Covid-19, complete standardized testing did not take place during the 2020-2021 academic school year. Test data: Reflects 2018 – 2019 school year.
• Expenditures: 2019
• Educational Environment: 2020 (latest available). Updated annually.
• All data updated June 2022

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Public schools in Olney belong to districts that are headquartered in one or more other communities.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN Olney	Grades
Belmont Elementary School 19528 Olney Mill Rd Olney, MD 20832	KG-05
Brooke Grove Elementary School 2700 Spartan Rd Olney, MD 20832	PK-05
Cashell Elementary School 17101 Cashell Rd Rockville, MD 20853	PK-05
Col. Zadok Magruder High School 5939 Muncaster Mill Rd Rockville, MD 20855	09-12
Greenwood Elementary School 3336 Gold Mine Rd Brookeville, MD 20833	PK-05
Olney Elementary School 3401 Queen Mary Dr Olney, MD 20832	KG-05
Redland Middle School 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd Rockville, MD 20855	06-08
Rosa M. Parks Middle School 19200 Olney Mill Rd Olney, MD 20832	06-08
Sequoyah Elementary School 17301 Bowie Mill Rd Derwood, MD 20855	KG-05
William H. Farquhar Middle School 17017 Batchellors Forest Rd Olney, MD 20832	06-08

Best schools in Olney

• Belmont Elementary
• Greenwood Elementary
• Cashell Elementary
• Olney Elementary
• Brooke Grove Elementary
• Rosa M. Parks Middle
• William H. Farquhar Middle
• Col. Zadok Magruder High
• Sequoyah Elementary
• Redland Middle

Popular Neighborhoods in Olney

• Brookville Knolls
• Hallowell
• Norbrook Village
• Mill Creek Towne East / Mount Zion
• Cashell Manor / Cherrywood
• Olney Square / Avenel
• James Creek
• Olney West

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Pancake day in England: features and traditions

July 22, 2023

Features of the holiday

The British are also very fond of celebrating Maslenitsa. True, they call it differently – Pancake Day. The holiday is celebrated not for a week, but only for one day.

Pancake Day is celebrated before the onset of Lent. Each holiday falls on a Tuesday. The British also call this day “Shrove Tuesday”, which means “Fat Tuesday”.

Unlike the classic Russian Maslenitsa, which symbolizes the farewell to winter and is rooted in deep paganism, Pancake Day is a very religious holiday.

It is usually celebrated in the family circle. The heart of the holiday are pancakes, which English housewives cook on their own.

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Festive dishes

Approximately 2 weeks before the holiday, a huge number of different pancakes, toppings for them and all kinds of “accessories” appear in stores. We also sell special flour (several types!) for making pancakes at home.

You can also find pancake mixes on sale:

• Dry. To make pancakes, you just need to dilute the mixture with water. The dough is laid out on the pan immediately from the bottle.
• Liquid. They are the usual dough for making pancakes. Such mixtures are sold in compact containers.

Ready-made pancakes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from tiny to extra large. The British eat pancakes with various jams, syrups (lemon or maple) or whipped cream. They also love American-style pancakes.

The British have not only pancakes, but also bleeny (pronounced almost the same as the Russian word for pancakes). These are very small pancakes that look like pancakes. They are intended for serving red fish, or caviar.

Hot ginger beer is the main drink. It is seasoned with cinnamon or any other spices.

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Traditions

Pancake Day is a time for festivities, interesting games and fun. One of the most interesting traditions of this kind holiday is the pancake race.

It is as follows: at 11:00 am in the city square, near the church, 30 people in aprons and headdresses, pre-selected as a result of a survey, gather.

With the first ringing of the bell, the contestants begin to cook pancakes. With the second ring, they start the race. The main task is to toss the pancake in the pan three times without dropping it. At the end of the race, festivities begin.

A fun tradition dating back to the 15th century. According to legend, once a resident of the town of Olney, baking pancakes, heard a bell ring in a nearby church, which notified the parishioners about the beginning of the service.

The woman was afraid to be late, but at the same time it was impossible to tear herself away from the hearth, where pancakes were baked for the whole family. So she grabbed a frying pan with a pancake and rushed to the church. At the entrance she met the vicar, who praised her for her piety and gave her a beautiful prayer book.

The old custom was not always part of the culture of England. However, in the middle of the 20th century, “pancake races” were officially held and have been organized every year since then.

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