St. Augustine School
Founded more than 160+ years ago, St. Augustine School is the oldest Catholic school in Howard County and one of the oldest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
St. Augustine School provides a high-quality, faith-filled education to children in preschool through grade 8.
St. Augustine's was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U. S. Department of Education and provides an affordable, high quality education, including religious instruction, music, art, foreign language instruction, character education and technology integration.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 272 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,644
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Augustine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Reading/Math Resource
Year Founded
1857
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012
Student Body
Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms: Pants & Polo Shirts; Skirts/Jumpers with Polo Shirt)
(Uniforms: Pants & Polo Shirts; Skirts/Jumpers with Polo Shirt)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Catholic Faith and Military discounted rate available
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jennifer Ross
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Broadway Club, Girl Scouts, Middle School Math Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Choir
Broadway Club, Girl Scouts, Middle School Math Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Choir
School Notes
- St. Augustine Catholic School creates a vibrant 21st-century learning environment that infuses Catholic identity into every aspect of a curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) integration across the disciplines. Faith, Academics, Leadership and Service are our four pillars, with Jesus Christ as our cornerstone. With over 160+ years, we are stong in our history and community! www.staug-md.org/admissions
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The nearest high school to St. Augustine School is Arundel Christian School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Relay Children's Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mount Providence Child Development Center (1.9 miles away)
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