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St. Mark School
St. Paul Lutheran School Top 18 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MD)
Mount de Sales Academy Top 18 · Oldest Founding Date (MD)

Catonsville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,392 students in Catonsville, MD, 16% of all K-12 students in Catonsville, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in Catonsville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Catonsville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Children's Home Diagnostic Center School
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
All-girls | Alternative School
205 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
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Mount de Sales Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
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St. Mark School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
26 Melvin Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-6560
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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2001 Old Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-1924
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Map of Emmanuel Lutheran School
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
929 Ingleside Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-0015
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Map of The Lamb Of God School
The Lamb Of God School
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Christian
1810 Fairview Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 242-4100
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Map of St. Timothys Day School
St. Timothys Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Christian
200 Ingleside Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-6558
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Map of Watson Hall Montessori School
Watson Hall Montessori School
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
Montessori School
5820 Edmondson Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 708-2926
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Catonsville, MD Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,392
Students
$12,553
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Catonsville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,392 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
41%
39%
0.51
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
216 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
970 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
68%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
186 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
125 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,553
$15,978
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$6,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Catonsville, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Catonsville, MD include Mount de Sales Academy, St. Paul Lutheran School, and St. Mark School.
How many private schools are located in Catonsville?
8 private schools are located in Catonsville.
How diverse are private schools in Catonsville?
Catonsville private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Catonsville go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Catonsville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Catonsville?
75% of private schools in Catonsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Catonsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Catonsville include: Watson Hall Montessori School vs. St. Mark School

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