Mother Seton School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Emmitsburg, MD
100 Creamery Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2019–20
Mother Seton School is an independent Catholic school in Emmitsburg, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 304 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 43% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 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
- 304
- Teachers
- 21.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 158 girls, 146 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Baltimore
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% 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 2019–20.
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 Seton 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 Seton School
What grades does Mother Seton School serve?
Mother Seton School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mother Seton School?
About 304 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mother Seton 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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