St. Columba Catholic School
St. Columba School exists to provide a Christ-centered environment wherein quality education helps each child grow in faith, knowledge and love.
St. Columba School recognizes the worth and dignity of each individual as a child of God.
Through daily examples of words and actions, we strive to guide all students to their fullest potential and to promote an atmosphere that encourages each child to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 123 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Columba Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1962
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform, polo shirt or PE uniform)
(School uniform, polo shirt or PE uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Pre K tuition - 7250 Non catholic 9300
% on Financial Aid
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lera Rickling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Program clubs vary per semester
After School Program clubs vary per semester
Profile last updated: 07/20/2021
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