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St. Mary of the Assumption School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Upper Marlboro, MD

4610 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

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

In Upper Marlboro, Maryland, St. Mary of the Assumption School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 230 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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
230
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 120 girls, 110 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    247’11–12259’13–14233’15–16217’17–18188’19–20211’21–22230’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K21
    129
    222
    325
    427
    525
    629
    727
    825

    Student body

    Black65%
    Two or more races22%
    White9%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian0%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary of the Assumption 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. Mary of the Assumption School

    What grades does St. Mary of the Assumption School serve?

    St. Mary of the Assumption School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary of the Assumption School?

    About 230 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary of the Assumption 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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