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St. John School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Westminster, MD

45 Monroe St, Westminster, MD 21157

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Westminster

In Westminster, Maryland, St. John School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 233 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school day runs about 7 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 Pre-K–8
Students
233
Teachers
19.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 109 girls, 124 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    351’11–12221’17–18226’19–20262’21–22233’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K48
    K24
    128
    223
    333
    429
    518
    620
    725
    833

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races6%
    Black3%
    Asian3%

    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 School 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 St. John School

    What grades does St. John School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. John School?

    About 233 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John 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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