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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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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The nearest elementary school is Lamb Of God School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All About Children Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 8.8 mi
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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
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
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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
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
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: 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: 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
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
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: 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
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 382 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
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(410) 771-4816
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Christian
1810 Fairview Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-4100
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Christian
1810 Fairview Ave
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(410) 242-4100
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Alternative School
1201 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-6009
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1620 S Rolling Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 247-2811
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
701 Gun Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 247-0449
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
All-girls | Alternative School
205 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 66
All-boys (Catholic)
4403 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
3800 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 233-1400
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Mennonite
320 S Vincent St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 947-5981
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Christian
1810 Fairview Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-4100
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Christian
1810 Fairview Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 242-4100
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1620 S Rolling Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 247-2811
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-girls (Catholic)
139 First Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-1212
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4416 Wilkens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 242-3688
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Alternative School
1201 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-6009
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1620 S Rolling Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 247-2811
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
701 Gun Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 247-0449
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4416 Wilkens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 242-3688
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5990 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Halethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Arbutus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Arbutus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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