Very Good
#96 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 25% of private schools
Archbishop Borders School
Elementary School · Baltimore, MD
A private elementary school in Baltimore, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3500 FOSTER AVE, Baltimore, MD 21224
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Archbishop Borders School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,209
Median home value
$281,400
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| Hampstead Hill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 890 | Compare → |
| Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| St Casimir Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Archbishop Borders School is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Archbishop Borders School
Archbishop Borders School is a private elementary school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Archbishop Borders School
What grades does Archbishop Borders School serve?
Archbishop Borders School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Archbishop Borders School?
Archbishop Borders School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Borders School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Borders School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Archbishop Borders School rank in MD?
Archbishop Borders School ranks #96 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Archbishop Borders School's MySchoolScout rating?
Archbishop Borders School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Archbishop Borders School a private school?
Yes, Archbishop Borders School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Archbishop Borders School a religious school?
Archbishop Borders School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Gender Split
- 32% M / 68% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 276-6534
- Area population (ZIP 21224)
- 46,949
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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