Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cardinal Shehan School
About the School
- We believe that all children, regardless of the economic, geographic, religious and social circumstances into which they were born, are enhanced by engaging in educational experiences that challenge their abilities and cultivate habits of excellence.
- All students enrolled at Cardinal Shehan School are recognized for their talents, abilities and special gifts.
- The Cardinal Shehan School Community will maintain high expectations of excellence for all students in order to assist them in achieving their fullest academic and personal potential.
- Together, these dedicated educators work with students who are interested in developing their minds, sharpening their talents, and experiencing the Lord Jesus in their daily lives.
- The special mission of the school is to work intensively to develop peace.
- Teachers work with students to equip them with peacemaking skills, while parents are called upon to work with the school in bringing peace to their households and communities.
- Cardinal Shehan School is creating a peaceful world, one student at a time.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Cardinal Shehan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
394 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Omnia in caritate. "All things (be done) in charity." (1 Cor. 16:14)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cardinal Shehan School cost?
Cardinal Shehan School's tuition is approximately $6,950 for private students.
What is Cardinal Shehan School's ranking?
Cardinal Shehan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal Shehan School?
The application deadline for Cardinal Shehan School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cardinal Shehan School located?
Cardinal Shehan School is located in the Loch Raven neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other private schools located in Loch Raven.
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
Cardinal Shehan is a good school. I learn a lot there. If you do not understand a skill, you may either have one on one tutoring or group tutoring. I love it!!!!
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