Archbishop Neale School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
La Plata, MD
104 Port Tobacco Rd, La Plata, MD 20646
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- Serving families in La Plata since at least 2011
Archbishop Neale School is a Catholic diocesan school in La Plata, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 285 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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
- 285
- Teachers
- 25.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 134 girls, 151 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Neale School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about Archbishop Neale School
What grades does Archbishop Neale School serve?
Archbishop Neale School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Archbishop Neale School?
About 285 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Archbishop Neale 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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