St. John Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 285 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,151
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Catholic School
Pre-K	60
Kind	24
1	16
2	21
3	25
4	19
5	18
6	33
7	32
8	37

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1866

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Student Body

Total Students

285 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Advanced LiteratureAlgebra I

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

St. John School uniform/ gym uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,151

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available. Welcome Grants and Referral Grants offered.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Melissa Beaghan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Student CouncilVolleyball Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cross Country RunningCYO Basketball

School Notes

St. John Catholic School offers a vibrant, faith-based academic environment for students in Pre-School through Grade 8.
Guided by St. John Catholic School's core principles of Christ-centered learning and Christ-modeled love, students are taught to embrace Catholic values as they develop into educated community-minded citizens.
With our technology-rich curriculum, we are proud to provide 1:1 Chromebooks for ALL students grades 4-8 and over 1:1 iPads available for all students PreK - 3, STEM Certified
Our dynamic academic curriculum applies current technology and learning strategies to obtain a high level of achievement from its students.
Our exceptional faculty and staff are dedicated to making our students' academic and spiritual development their number one priority.
Our graduates are well-prepared for a bright future using the skills and principles learned at St. John Catholic School to become engaged academic, business and community leaders.
We offer numerous Athletic and Extracurricular Activities.
A tradition for over 150 years, St. John Catholic School is guided by the Archdiocese of Baltimore and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
St. John Catholic School's solid academic curriculum has been developed in concert with the Archdiocesan course of study and regulations of the Maryland State Department of Education.
We nurture and guide our students as we prepare them to be future leaders and disciples.
St. John Catholic School is situated on the thirty-acre Carroll County campus of St. John Catholic Church, located at 45 Monroe Street in Westminster, Maryland.

Saint John School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary (Pre-K3 through 8) school of St. John Roman Catholic Church. We offer a warm and caring enviornment to each of our students. St. John School provides an education rooted in the Roman Catholic faith. This education is grounded in proven academic methodologies and balances personal development with responsibility towards others. The gospel calls us to enkindle our student's spiritual, intellectual, and physical capabilites for the greater honor and glory of God. We believe our students are the future of the church; therefore, we commit to this purpose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Catholic School cost?

St. John Catholic School's tuition is approximately $7,151 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. John Catholic School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. John Catholic School offer?

St. John Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cross Country.

What is St. John Catholic School's ranking?

St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John Catholic School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Carroll County, MD is $17,594 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Carroll County, MD is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).