Mother of God School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Gaithersburg, MD
20501 Goshen Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Gaithersburg
- The largest Catholic school in Gaithersburg
- Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Gaithersburg since at least 2011
Mother of God School is an independent Catholic school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 198 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 29% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 178 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
- 198
- Teachers
- 15.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 101 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (13 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% 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 Mother of God 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 Mother of God School
What grades does Mother of God School serve?
Mother of God School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mother of God School?
About 198 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mother of God 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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