About the School
- Established in 1929, Ascension is a Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school that is rich in heritage with dedicated staff, alumni and parents.
- Ascension School is a Catholic parish school located in Halethorpe, Maryland under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
- Ascension School's mission is to educate the whole child, and realize that each student is gifted spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
- This allows each child to develop both as a witness to the Catholic faith and as an individual, infused with self-esteem, responsibility, dignity and commitment to the greater good.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ascension Parish School?
The application deadline for Ascension Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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All-boys
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(410) 323-3800
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12
All-boys
822 W Lake Ave
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(410) 377-5192
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
All-boys
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
111 Amberly Way
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 464-4100
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12
All-boys
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4800
Distance: 20.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
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(410) 592-9585
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
All-boys
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(410) 323-3800
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
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(410) 464-4100
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