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#207 of 378 private schools in MD

Mother Seton Academy

Middle School

2215 GREENMOUNT AVE, Baltimore, MD 21218

Private

Enrollment

82

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#207 of 378

In Baltimore

#30 of 59

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Mother Seton Academy

6.3/10

Middle School in Baltimore · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Cecil Elementary

2.4/10

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3.0/10

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About Mother Seton Academy

Mother Seton Academy is a private middle school in Baltimore, MD. Mother Seton Academy serves approximately 82 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mother Seton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it comparesOn par with MD schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • MD avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 82 students, Mother Seton Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Mother Seton Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mother Seton Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mother Seton Academy compares to 123 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
82
This School
vs
541
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 87.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.2% vs 0%
Mother Seton Academy Baltimore Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Mother Seton Academy (this school) 6.3
Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle 6.0
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School 4.5
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys 6.7
Baltimore Design School 7.3
Stadium School 2.7
Barclay Elementary/Middle 4.6
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary 2.4
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle
Midtown Academy 4.7
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle 7.4
Eager Street Academy 5.3
Waverly Elementary/Middle 4.8
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School 7.9
Booker T. Washington Middle 6.0
Collington Square Elementary/Middle 5.5
National Academy Foundation 3.2
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women 5.3
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership 6.2
Montebello Elementary/Middle 4.6

Showing 20 of 123 schools. View all schools in Baltimore

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,620
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 21%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
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Enrollment 82
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 87.8%
Hispanic 12.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2215 GREENMOUNT AVE, Baltimore, MD 21218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mother Seton Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Stadium School (rated 2.7/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Cecil Elementary Baltimore 0.2 mi 2.4
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary Baltimore 0.3 mi 3.0
BALTIMORE LAB SCHOOL Baltimore 0.4 mi 8.8
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Baltimore 0.5 mi 4.5
Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.5 mi 6.0
Baltimore Design School Baltimore 0.5 mi 7.3
Barclay Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.6 mi 4.6
Stadium School Baltimore 0.6 mi 2.7
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys Baltimore 0.5 mi 6.7
Johnston Square Elementary Baltimore 0.8 mi 3.2
ST FRANCES ACADEMY Baltimore 0.9 mi 4.3
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary Baltimore 0.8 mi 2.4
Abbottston Elementary Baltimore 0.9 mi 4.5
Eager Street Academy Baltimore 1.0 mi 5.3
Harford Heights Elementary Baltimore 0.8 mi 6.9
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.8 mi
Midtown Academy Baltimore 0.9 mi 4.7
Waverly Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.1 mi 4.8
Baltimore City College Baltimore 1.0 mi 7.9
The Reach! Partnership School Baltimore 0.9 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,378

Median Home Value

$229,800

Median Rent

$1,239/mo

Population

44,903

College Educated

43.7%

Homeownership

49.1%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Median Age

34.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
LEGACY SCHOOL Eldersburg, MD 6.7
VILLA MARIA SCHOOL Timonium, MD 7.2
GERSTELL ACADEMY Finksburg, MD 7.3
SISTERS ACADEMY OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mother Seton Academy

What grades does Mother Seton Academy serve?

Mother Seton Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mother Seton Academy?

Mother Seton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother Seton Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mother Seton Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mother Seton Academy rank in MD?

Mother Seton Academy ranks #207 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Mother Seton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mother Seton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mother Seton Academy a private school?

Yes, Mother Seton 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 Seton Academy a religious school?

Mother Seton Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
80 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
82
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city

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