Chesterton Academy of St. Marys
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Mechanicsville, MD
28299 Old Village Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Maryland
Chesterton Academy of St. Marys is an independent Catholic school in Mechanicsville, Maryland, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 37 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic high schools in Maryland. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 37
- Teachers
- 7.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic high schools in Maryland (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic high schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chesterton Academy of St. Marys 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 Chesterton Academy of St. Marys
What grades does Chesterton Academy of St. Marys serve?
Chesterton Academy of St. Marys serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy of St. Marys?
About 37 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of St. Marys?
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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