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Archbishop Borders School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Baltimore, MD

3500 Foster Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 89% since 2011–12

In Baltimore, Maryland, Archbishop Borders School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 189 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 89% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
189
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 74 girls, 115 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    100’11–12126’13–14177’17–18147’21–22189’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K24
    124
    223
    320
    423
    517
    621
    721
    816

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino66%
    Black20%
    Two or more races10%
    White5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Archbishop Borders School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Archbishop Borders School

    What grades does Archbishop Borders School serve?

    Archbishop Borders School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Archbishop Borders School?

    About 189 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Archbishop Borders School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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