Mary of Nazareth School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Darnestown, MD
14131 Seneca Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Darnestown
- Serving families in Darnestown since at least 2011
Mary of Nazareth School is a Catholic diocesan school in Darnestown, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 486 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 172 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
- 486
- Teachers
- 33.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 231 girls, 255 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% 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 Mary of Nazareth 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 Mary of Nazareth School
What grades does Mary of Nazareth School serve?
Mary of Nazareth School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mary of Nazareth School?
About 486 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mary of Nazareth 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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