Calvert School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 432 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,450
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Calvert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Calvert School
Kind	53
1	60
2	69
3	69
4	64
6	59
7	58

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Year Founded

1897

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School Motto

The first teaching is the most important of all.

Student Body

Total Students

432 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

82 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

71%

Average Class Size

16 students

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List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,450

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Tuition Notes

Graduated tuition which is bundled. Tuition includes lunch, books, supplies, etc.

% on Financial Aid

34%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Admissions Director

Nicole H. Webster

Admissions Associate

Muffy Fenwick '87

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BalletBaseball

BasketballCross Country

DanceField Hockey

Flag FootballFootball

Ice HockeyLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SquashTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Mighty Bee

School Notes

Calvert School is dedicated to educating boys and girls through its time-tested method of teaching and its rigorous curriculum. Particular emphasis is given to mastering essential skills, inspiring a lifelong love of learning, and instilling enthusiasm, responsibility and self-discipline.
Calvert seeks to develop students of high academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and strong moral character within a supportive and diverse community.

Coed; Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola College, accessible from Charles Street and I-83.
13-acre campus is comprised of Lower and Middle school facilities

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calvert School cost?

Calvert School's tuition is approximately $31,450 for private students.

What sports does Calvert School offer?

Calvert School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Calvert School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Calvert School's ranking?

Calvert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Calvert School?

The application deadline for Calvert School is Jan. 9.

In what neighborhood is Calvert School located?

Calvert School is located in the Tuscany Canterbury neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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The average private school tuition in Baltimore, MD is $15,701 for elementary schools and $22,189 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baltimore, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).