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St. John the Evangelist School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Clinton, MD

8912 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Clinton since at least 2011

St. John the Evangelist School is a Catholic diocesan school in Clinton, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 232 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 21% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. 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
232
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 145 girls, 87 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 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    191’11–12199’13–14220’17–18209’19–20206’21–22232’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K27
    124
    227
    327
    427
    521
    631
    724
    824

    Student body

    Black42%
    Hispanic or Latino39%
    White7%
    Two or more races6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    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 the Evangelist School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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 the Evangelist School

    What grades does St. John the Evangelist School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. John the Evangelist School?

    About 232 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John the Evangelist 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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