Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,444 students
- Yearly Tuition: $44,600
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 4
- Source: ✓Verified school update
McDonogh School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,444 students
- Yearly Tuition: $44,600
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 4
- Source: ✓Verified school update
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School Rankings
McDonogh School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences.
Year Founded
1873
Colors
Orange and Black
School Calendar
Campus Size
800 acres
Student Body
Total Students
1,444 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Each division has a specific dress code.
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 4
Yearly Tuition Cost
$44,600
Tuition Notes
Prekindergarten: $26,800 | Kindergarten and Prefirst: $37,700 | Lower School (Grades 1–4): $40,000 | Middle School (Grades 5–8): $42,300 | Upper School (Grades 9–12): $44,600
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Steve Birdsall
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
21 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
88 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
MS: BakingMS: Basketball Podcaster
MS: BookwormMS: Boredom
MS: Card MagicMS: Cooking
MS: Diversity 7MS: Diversity 8
MS: Dumbledore’s ArmyMS: Dungeons N Dragons
MS: For Scientific PurposesMS: Game Development
MS: Global DialoguesMS: Kings and Queens Chess
MS: LeadershipMS: Leading the Liftoff
MS: Let’s Cook and BakeMS: Making Miracles
MS: MathCountsMS: McDonogh Community Cares
MS: One Puzzle PieceMS: Pancha McDonogh
MS: PodcastingMS: Rock Shop
MS: Sports NewsMS: Youth Take a Stand
US: Asian Awareness ClubUS: Baking for Charity
US: Brain GamesUS: Business & Investment Club
US: Card ClubUS: Chess Club
US: Claire Marie (Melanoma Awareness)US: Cool Cooks Club
US: CREA Club (Nicaraguan Charity)US: D4M (Diversity for McDonogh)
US: Education RocksUS: Engineering Club
US: Ethical DilemmasUS: F1 Club
US: French ClubUS: GEM (Gender Empowerment)
US: Geography ClubUS: Girls Who Code
US: Hispanic Tutoring ClubUS: It’s Academic
US: JAC (Jewish Awareness)US: Keeping Baltimore Warm
US: Legacy (Yearbook)US: Library Society
US: McDonogh Goes GreenUS: Mission Improvable (Improv)
US: Mock TrialUS: Model UN
US: Moxie (Safe Space for Girls)US: One Love
US: RSA (Rainbow Straight Alliance)US: Sankofa
US: SAT/ACT PrepUS: Science Bowl
US: South Asian Awareness ClubUS: Special Olympics
US: Spirit ClubUS: Taste Test Club
US: The STEM Center AdvisorsUS: The Week (School Newspaper)
US: The Writing Center AdvisorsUS: Veterinarian Club
US: Well Club (Mental Health)
Arts and Music Programs:
MS: DanceMS: Fiber Arts
MS: Jewelry MakingMS: McDonogh Singers
US: Art ClubUS: Artifice (Literary Magazine)
US: Dope Poets (Poetry Club)US: Gentlemen Songsters
US: Good HueUS: Gospel Choir
US: Women of Note
Recreational Athletic Programs:
MS: BasketballMS: Pickleball
US: Basketball for CharityUS: Exercise Club
US: FCA/FOCUSUS: Football for Food Charity
US: Pickleball ClubUS: STEP Club
School Notes
- McDonogh is a joyful teaching and learning community built on academic excellence, unparalleled opportunity, and lifelong relationships.
- School Motto: We give something more than we take.
- School Mascot: Eagle
McDonogh is a joyful teaching and learning community built on academic excellence, unparalleled opportunity, and lifelong relationships. Our mission is to provide life-altering educational experiences that inspire personal and intellectual growth.
At McDonogh, young people become LifeReady under the guidance of talented and caring teachers. Opportunities abound for deep thinking, innovating, discovering passions, and helping others. In all endeavors, students and adults are guided by the virtues on McDonogh's Character Compass: respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness, and service.
Our Mission and Vision
McDonogh is a school that finds joy in work and play. We prepare students to lead in a rapidly changing world.
- Our mission is to provide life-altering educational experiences that inspire personal and intellectual growth.
- Our vision is of a dynamic, inclusive community built on lifelong relationships, the pursuit of excellence, and a shared commitment to do the greatest possible amount of good.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does McDonogh School cost?
McDonogh School's tuition is approximately $44,600 for private students.
What sports does McDonogh School offer?
McDonogh School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. McDonogh School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.
What is McDonogh School's ranking?
McDonogh School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for McDonogh School?
The application deadline for McDonogh School is Dec. 4.
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Avg. class size: 14 students
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School Reviews
5 11/14/2025
Mcdonogh is by far and away the best school in Baltimore. We have four children, all with very different personalities and interests, and each of them has found their place at McDonogh, because there is a place for everyone there.The Life Ready Curriculum is completely unique- it was created by McDonogh, for McDonogh, and no other school combines tradition with innovation like McDonogh. Our children will not just be ready for college, they will be prepared to thrive in a rapidly and ever changing world. Students are given the opportunity to explore new things and find lifelong passions.The Greatest Good program integrates community service into the curriculum, following the " rules of living" of the Founder, John McDonogh. This program is steeply rooted tradition, married with today's need for community service in a way that is authentic and meaningful to the students.If your child goes to Mcdonogh, they will graduate with compassion, knowledge, and a lifelong community.
5 4/11/2025
I love McDonogh! I'm currently in seventh grade, and everything here is just so fun and exciting. None of the classes are boring, and I never feel stressed about the amount of work given to me. We also have this thing called Academy for two weeks at the end of the year, and it is SO fun!
5 9/21/2024
I am a past parent - 15 years at McDonogh - of two recent graduates - 2021, and 2024. Their growth in the classroom and out of the classroom was monumental. Whether they were designing a mini golf course in computational physics, providing live play-by-play commentary for the Varsity football games, building and racing cardboard boats with their classmates, or competing in national high school sports events for their team, they were challenged, nurtured, and having fun! Both boys made life-long friends, expanded their vision for service to their communities, and developed much love and respect for their teachers and their school.
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