The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's
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(410) 539-1395
- The Wilkes School School is an independent Episcopal school affiliated with Grace and St. Peter's Church, located in Mt. Vernon, the cultural heart of Baltimore.
- Founded to serve the children of working parents, The Wilkes School continues to bring together families of diverse backgrounds, religions, and races.
- With concern for each child's intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, the school stresses reading, writing, mathematics, science, language, the arts, and moral development.
- The school draws on the cultural resources of the Mt. Vernon area as an integral part of the curriculum.
- The Wilkes School is committed to preparing each student to thrive socially and academically in secondary school.
- Supported by a caring faculty, children at The Wilkes School grow to welcome the challenges of learning as they approach young adulthood.
- They are encouraged to recognize and appreciate their own strengths and to respect the unique qualities of their fellow students.
- In this way, they develop self-confidence and experience the value of shared successes.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 46 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,300
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Application Deadline: Jan. 12 / rolling
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The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 46 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 12 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,300 |
| Tuition Notes | 9500 for prekindergarten |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Nancy DeBell |
School Notes
- The Wilkes School is an independent Episcopal school affiliated with Grace and St. Peter's Church, located in Mt. Vernon, the cultural heart of Baltimore. Founded to serve the children of working parents, The Wilkes School continues to bring together families of diverse backgrounds, religions, and races. With concern for each child's intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, the school stresses reading, writing, mathematics, science, language, the arts, and moral development. The school draws on the cultural resources of the Mt. Vernon area as an integral part of the curriculum. The Wilkes School is committed to preparing each student to thrive socially and academically in secondary school. Supported by a caring faculty, children at The Wilkes School grow to welcome the challenges of learning as they approach young adulthood. They are encouraged to recognize and appreciate their own strengths and to respect the unique qualities of their fellow students. In this way, they develop self-confidence and experience the value of shared successes.
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