St. Jerome Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 524 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,950
Acceptance rate: 43%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Jerome Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Jerome Academy
Nursery	21
Pre-K	60
Kind	54
1	51
2	50
3	50
4	48
5	47
6	46
7	49
8	48

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Resource Rooms with 4 Special Ed. Teachers

Year Founded

1943

School Calendar

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Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

524 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,950

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Tuition Notes

2026-2027 1 child Catholic rate: 10,750 Substantial sibling discounts + need-based aid

% on Financial Aid

67%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,625

Acceptance Rate

43%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christopher Currie

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubChess Club

Daughters of MaryMathCounts

NeedleworkRobotics Club

Safety PatrolSt. Joseph Society

Stewards of Eden

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Drama ClubOrchestra

String InstrumentsStudio Art Club

School Notes

St. Jerome Academy is a founder and leader of the national movement to restore liberal-arts education in Catholic primary schools.
SJA's educational plan and our school's programs have been reported in many local, national and Catholic media outlets, including The Washington Post, CNN, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and EWTN.
We currently serve more than 500 pre-K through 8th-grade students in Prince George's County, eastern Montgomery County, and Northeast Washington, D.C.
SJA's early-learning program follows the teachings and standards of Maria Montessori, while our K-8 program implements the classical, liberal-arts based St. Jerome Academy Educational Plan.
For the 2023-2024 school year, we received 303 applications for admission and admitted 88 new students, for an admissions rate of 29 percent -- lowest of any primary school in the State of Maryland.

School Motto: Discamus permanentia ("Let us learn the abiding things")
School Mascot: Jaguar

Admissions Requirements:

Application for Admission (online)
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Baptism Certificate (for Catholic applicants)
Grade Transcript (for applicants Grades 1-8)
Standardized Test Scores (for applicants Grades 3-8)
Teacher Recommendation (for applicants Grades 1-8)
Documentation of Special Needs or Services (if applicable)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Jerome Academy cost?

St. Jerome Academy's tuition is approximately $13,950 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Jerome Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Jerome Academy is 43%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. St. Jerome Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. Jerome Academy offer?

St. Jerome Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is St. Jerome Academy's ranking?

St. Jerome Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Jerome Academy?

The application deadline for St. Jerome Academy is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/3/2021

SJA is a magnificent school. Starts from the amazing principal Mr. Flynn who truly cares about each child and family. All the teachers are truly a gift from above. Their sweet, nurturing, kind personalities is something like you have never experienced. The school is truly a close knit family atmosphere. My family has been at the school 3 years now and can`t imagine my sons schooling anywhere else.

- Posted by Parent - Very happy Parent

5 2/28/2012

The curriculum is impressive. The teachers promote deep-thinking across grade-levels. The memory work (singing) that the lower school children do is impressive. We are also believe the kindness of the teachers has been a positive influence on our child. We switched from public school and we're really happy with our decision.

- Posted by Parent - elizp

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Hyattsville, MD is $14,310 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hyattsville, MD is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).