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Sisters Academy of Baltimore

Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8

Baltimore, MD

139 First Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Maryland
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Baltimore
  • Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011

In Baltimore, Maryland, Sisters Academy of Baltimore is an independent Catholic school for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. About 62 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school day runs about 9.5 hours, 178 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–8
Students
62
Teachers
10.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 9.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    63’11–1254’13–1465’15–1671’17–1870’19–2067’21–2262’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    517
    615
    713
    817

    Student body

    Black81%
    Hispanic or Latino19%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sisters Academy of Baltimore whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    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 Sisters Academy of Baltimore

    What grades does Sisters Academy of Baltimore serve?

    Sisters Academy of Baltimore serves grades 5–8.

    How many students attend Sisters Academy of Baltimore?

    About 62 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sisters Academy of Baltimore?

    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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