St Clare School

716 Myrth Ave, Essex, MD, 21221-0212
St. Clare School is an extension of the Catholic Church whose purpose is to teach and exemplify Catholic morals and values. An emphasis is placed on developing self-worth, personal responsibility, self-discipline and respect for life. Students are empowered to live the Gospel message thus developing an understanding of membership in the community of family, church and society. St. Clare School’s academic purpose is to educate the whole child with a multi-cultural approach of both functional and active learning. Our faculty builds a solid foundation for students to succeed in higher education utilizing both content and process orientations. By implementing specific goals, students are challenged to use their knowledge as power in their lives. St. Clare School strives to educate each individual in our faith and other areas of learning as a preparation for active membership in Church and society; provide opportunities for witness and service; guide students in a deep respect and appreciation of God, self, and neighbor; and to provide an opportunity for creative and critical thinking, in an environment integrating the child’s eagerness to learn with the necessity to acquire basic skills upon which to build future learning.

School Overview:

St Clare School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 180 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (MD School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

St Clare School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
St Stephens Christian Academy
Gr. K-2 | 0.9 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.3 mi. away
St Clement Mary Hofbauer School
Gr. K-9 | 2.2 mi. away
Rosedale Baptist School
Gr. PK-12 | 2.3 mi. away

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