Below Average
#359 of 378 private schools in MD
Cardinal Shehan School
Elementary School · Baltimore, MD
A private elementary school in Baltimore, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5407 LOCH RAVEN BLVD, Baltimore, MD 21239
- 16.1:1 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 Cardinal Shehan 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,288
Median home value
$191,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Leith Walk Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Yorkwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Govans ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 403 | 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.
Cardinal Shehan School is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cardinal Shehan School
Cardinal Shehan School is a private elementary school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Shehan School
What grades does Cardinal Shehan School serve?
Cardinal Shehan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cardinal Shehan School?
Cardinal Shehan School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Shehan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Shehan School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cardinal Shehan School rank in MD?
Cardinal Shehan School ranks #359 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Cardinal Shehan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Shehan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cardinal Shehan School a private school?
Yes, Cardinal Shehan 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 Cardinal Shehan School a religious school?
Cardinal Shehan School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 433-2775
- Area population (ZIP 21239)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 21239; 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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