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St. James & John School

1012 Somerset St
Baltimore, MD 21202

St. James & John School serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other associations(s) for exceptional children and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The student:teacher of St. James & John School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 214 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. James & John School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

214 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

St. James & John School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. James & John School?

The application deadline for St. James & John School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. James & John School located?

St. James & John School is located in the Johnston Square neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other private schools located in Johnston Square.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 214 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Baltimore, MD is $15,495 for elementary schools and $21,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baltimore, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).