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St. John Regional Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Frederick, MD

8414 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Frederick
  • Serving families in Frederick since at least 2011

St. John Regional Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Frederick, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 567 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Students attend about 7 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 Pre-K–8
Students
567
Teachers
36.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 301 girls, 266 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    528’11–12524’13–14457’15–16437’17–18462’19–20517’21–22567’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K87
    K66
    168
    269
    356
    468
    562
    667
    757
    854

    Student body

    White59%
    Black14%
    Two or more races13%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

    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 St. John Regional Catholic School 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 St. John Regional Catholic School

    What grades does St. John Regional Catholic School serve?

    St. John Regional Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John Regional Catholic School?

    About 567 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Regional Catholic 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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