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St. Pius X School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bowie, MD

14710 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

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

St. Pius X School is a Catholic diocesan school in Bowie, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 439 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records 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
439
Teachers
35 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 203 girls, 236 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (13 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    660’11–12591’13–14529’15–16495’17–18463’19–20435’21–22439’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K51
    K49
    147
    247
    347
    454
    548
    639
    751
    857

    Student body

    Black47%
    Two or more races32%
    White11%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

    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. Pius X 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. Pius X School

    What grades does St. Pius X School serve?

    St. Pius X School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Pius X School?

    About 439 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Pius X 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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