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St. Thomas More Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Middletown, MD

103 Prospect St, Middletown, MD 21769

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in Maryland
  • Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Middletown since at least 2011

In Middletown, Maryland, St. Thomas More Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 41% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 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
116
Teachers
22.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 35 girls, 81 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–1224’13–1470’17–1857’19–2088’21–22116’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K17
    118
    220
    38
    414
    515
    610
    76
    88

    Student body

    White68%
    Two or more races16%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black3%

    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. Thomas More Academy 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. Thomas More Academy

    What grades does St. Thomas More Academy serve?

    St. Thomas More Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Thomas More Academy?

    About 116 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas More Academy?

    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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