Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dematha Catholic High School
About the School
- DeMatha Catholic High School primary purpose is to develop young men of integrity who are prepared to enter adulthood with the moral and intellectual attributes necessary to meet the challenges of today's society.
- Its reputation is founded on a healthy combination of sound, forward-looking academic programs and its accomplishments in music, athletics, community service and other extra-curricular activities.
- Courses are taught at a rate commensurate with our students' abilities and interests.
- The program of studies is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities highlighted by the athletic and music programs which have received regional and national recognition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Dematha Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
17 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,850
College Acceptance Rate
100%
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Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Notes
- DeMatha Catholic High School primary purpose is to develop young men of integrity who are prepared to enter adulthood with the moral and intellectual attributes necessary to meet the challenges of today's society. Its reputation is founded on a healthy combination of sound, forward-looking academic programs and its accomplishments in music, athletics, community service and other extra-curricular activities. Courses are taught at a rate commensurate with our students' abilities and interests. The program of studies is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities highlighted by the athletic and music programs which have received regional and national recognition.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dematha Catholic High School's ranking?
Dematha Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Dematha Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Dematha Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
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(301) 735-8401
Distance: 11.3 mi
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Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
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(301) 725-3228
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19
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(202) 336-7100
Distance: 19.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
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(410) 969-9105
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 66
All-boys (Catholic)
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(410) 644-3300
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
6800 Marlboro Pike
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(301) 735-8401
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
113 St Mary's Place
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Distance: 19.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Distance: 26.1 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: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
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1133 Largo Rd
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(301) 249-7000
Distance: 35.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20
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500 Chestnut Avenue
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(410) 841-3544
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
6707 Woodyard Road
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(301) 599-9600
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
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(202) 269-2350
Distance: 290.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
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(276) 579-2619
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
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(301) 249-7000
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
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(301) 599-9600
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
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Gr: NS-12 | 920 students
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(410) 647-7700
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
534 Hillsmere Drive
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(410) 263-9231
Distance: 0.2 mi
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Special Education School
6001-42nd Avenue
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(301) 649-0778
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
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5701 42nd Ave
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(301) 277-7748
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Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
5207 42nd Place
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(301) 277-4568
Distance: 0.8 mi
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(301) 559-7118
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
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Hyattsville, MD 20782
(240) 467-2100
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
2970 Belcrest Center Drive, Suite300
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(240) 467-2100
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-girls (Catholic)
5715 Emerson Street
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(301) 864-4532
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 255 students
Catholic
7501 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 422-7440
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
1825 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 674-0028
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
All-girls | Alternative School
4901 Eastern Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 559-5500
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students
Special Education School
6001-42nd Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 649-0778
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
2970 Belcrest Center Drive, Suite300
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(240) 467-2100
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 255 students
Catholic
7501 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 422-7440
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
1825 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 674-0028
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5701 42nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-7748
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
5901 36th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 559-7118
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
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Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 514-9565
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
5311 43rd Ave
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(301) 209-5800
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hyattsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 42nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5830
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5830
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5006 Riverdale Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1850
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1850
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Edward M. Felegy Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
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Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6110 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
School Reviews
5 8/21/2019
Our family absolutely loved the DeMatha Education our son (Class of 2011) received and we are still very blessed to be active supporters even today (2019). There is "only" ONE DeMatha! Gentlemen & Scholars. Go Stags!
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