St. John's Elementary School vs. Mother Catherine Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
St. John's School is a Catholic Elementary and Middle school (grades Pre-K - 8) located in Hollywood, MD. Our MissionSt. John`s School is dedicated to the spiritual development of each student through the Christian principles revealed in the life of Jesus.
St. John`s School promotes academic excellence and fosters each student`s God-given talents.
St. John`s School instills the value of community which is manifested in the ministry of service to others.
Since it's dedication in August 1964, Mother Catherine Spalding School has served as a place of learning and of worship for forty-two graduating classes.
At Mother Catherine Spalding School we challenge your child to grow as a student, as a child of God, and as a member of a community.
These three areas of formation constitute the core of everything we do.
Mother Catherine Spalding School strives to promote the message of Jesus Christ through prayer, work and example while providing structured and enhanced educational programs.
These programs enrich and promote the students' self-esteem, learning, as well as moral and spiritual values.
This Christian community, called Mother Catherine Spalding School, is built from the foundation enhanced by parents, staff, teachers and administrators whose lives are modeled on Gospel values, as they all work together to teach, to serve, to aspire to excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2017
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1923
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Students Body
Total Students
214 students
219 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
6%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
29
Kindergarten Students
26
25
Grade 1 Students
19
24
Grade 2 Students
20
17
Grade 3 Students
26
24
Grade 4 Students
20
17
Grade 5 Students
12
20
Grade 6 Students
21
19
Grade 7 Students
29
18
Grade 8 Students
22
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
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Average Class Size
20
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,290
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Tuition Notes
5290 Catholic Rate 6390 Non-Catholic Rate
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% on Financial Aid
50%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Board Game ClubECHO (Eucharistic Children Helping Others)
FLL Robotics ClubNational Junior Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Musical