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#231 of 378 private schools in MD
Mother Catherine Academy
Elementary School · Mechanicsville, MD
A private elementary school in Mechanicsville, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
38833 CHAPTICO RD, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
- 11.2:1 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 Mother Catherine Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,267/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,571
Median home value
$388,400
Median rent
$1,781/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20659; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Mechanicsville Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | 1–10 | 4.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Dynard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Oakville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 307 | 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.
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.
Mother Catherine Academy is listed in Mechanicsville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mother Catherine Academy
Mother Catherine Academy is a private elementary school in Mechanicsville, MD, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mother Catherine Academy
What grades does Mother Catherine Academy serve?
Mother Catherine Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mother Catherine Academy?
Mother Catherine Academy has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother Catherine Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mother Catherine Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mother Catherine Academy rank in MD?
Mother Catherine Academy ranks #231 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mother Catherine Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mother Catherine Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mother Catherine Academy a private school?
Yes, Mother Catherine Academy 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 Mother Catherine Academy a religious school?
Mother Catherine Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Phone
- (301) 884-3165
- Area population (ZIP 20659)
- 23,918
- Area average commute
- 42.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 20659; 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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