St. Augustine School
Tel:
(410) 796-3040
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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 272 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,644
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Augustine School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
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.: 32% |
Students by Grade |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,644 |
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 | Basketball, Cross Country, Track and FieldBasketball, Cross Country, Track and Field |
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 |
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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