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St. John the Evangelist School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Severna Park, MD

669 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

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

St. John the Evangelist School is a Catholic diocesan school in Severna Park, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 526 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 184 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
526
Teachers
33.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 234 girls, 292 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
184 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    493’11–12471’13–14393’15–16420’17–18450’19–20485’21–22526’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K56
    154
    256
    356
    458
    563
    663
    757
    863

    Student body

    White89%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    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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    • 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 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 526 students, with 16 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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