St. Stephen Parochial School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 320 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Stephen Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Stephen Parochial School
Pre-K	31
Kind	31
1	32
2	30
3	33
4	34
5	32
6	36
7	34
8	27

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Year Founded

1931

Student Body

Total Students

320 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,100

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Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

School Notes

Faith Values Education Serving Students in Grades PreK38 Located in Baltimore County, St. Stephen School is dedicated to the ideals of educating children in an environment that surrounds them with Christian values.The school strives to educate the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.Every effort is made to cultivate within each child a positive self-image and to heighten his/her awareness of the dignity and worth of others.Come visit St. Stephen School and see why we're so proud of our students and teachers!.

School Motto: 'Faith and Reason'

Vision StatementCatholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore provide a Christ-centered education that is academically excellent and empowers students to reach their full potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and morally. Fostered through robust collaboration among all stakeholders, the mission is accomplished through accountable leadership at all levels, ongoing and coordinated strategic planning, centralized efficiencies, and financial sustainability.We will challenge our students to faith filled academic excellence so that they have the skills to achieve their full potential.We will continue to attract, retain and provide professional development for our teachers and administrators to further the mission of St. Stephen School.We will provide for the short and long term financial stability of our school, while continuing to provide families with an affordable Catholic education.We will continue to upgrade our facilities to enable us to meet the demands of the mission of our school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Stephen Parochial School cost?

St. Stephen Parochial School's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.

What sports does St. Stephen Parochial School offer?

St. Stephen Parochial School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Stephen Parochial School's ranking?

St. Stephen Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Parochial School?

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

School Calendar

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First Day of School

August 31, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed

October 05, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed for Students

October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)

Asynchronous Day for Students, School Closed

November 20, 2026 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Baltimore County, MD is $14,302 for elementary schools and $20,237 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baltimore County, MD is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).