St. Ignatius Loyola Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
Baltimore, MD
300 E Gittings St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- Growing: enrollment up 236% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy is an independent Catholic school in Baltimore, Maryland, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 232 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Enrollment has grown about 236% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 180 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
- 232
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 116 girls, 116 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Baltimore
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% 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
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Ignatius Loyola Academy 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 St. Ignatius Loyola Academy
What grades does St. Ignatius Loyola Academy serve?
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend St. Ignatius Loyola Academy?
About 232 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Ignatius Loyola 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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