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Mother Seton Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8

Baltimore, MD

2215 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Maryland
  • Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011

In Baltimore, Maryland, Mother Seton Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 82 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school day runs about 9 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 6–8
Students
82
Teachers
8.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 40 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 9 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    72’11–1271’13–1474’15–1672’17–1883’19–2082’21–2282’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    630
    730
    822

    Student body

    Black83%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    White1%

    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 Seton Academy 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 Mother Seton Academy

    What grades does Mother Seton Academy serve?

    Mother Seton Academy serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend Mother Seton Academy?

    About 82 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mother Seton Academy?

    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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