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#314 of 378 private schools in MD
Mother Seton School
Elementary School
100 CREAMERY RD, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#314 of 378
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Mother Seton School
Elementary School in Emmitsburg · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mother Seton School
Mother Seton School is a private elementary school in Emmitsburg, MD. Mother Seton School serves approximately 275 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Mother Seton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Mother Seton School 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.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Emmitsburg
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mother Seton School (this school) | 5.2 |
| Emmitsburg Elementary | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
100 CREAMERY RD, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mother Seton School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Taneytown Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Taneytown), which scores notably higher. Another option is Emmitsburg Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairfield Area El Sch (rated 7.5/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Fairfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Emmitsburg, see our Emmitsburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg Elementary Emmitsburg | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Fairfield Area El Sch Fairfield | 5.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Fairfield Area HS Fairfield | 6.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Fairfield Area MS Fairfield | 6.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Catoctin High Thurmont | 6.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Thurmont Primary Thurmont | 7.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Thurmont Elementary Thurmont | 7.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Thurmont Middle Thurmont | 7.1 mi | 4.8 |
| WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN FAMILY SCHOOL Sabillasville | 7.0 mi | 2.5 |
| Sabillasville Environmental School Sabillasville | 7.2 mi | 5.9 |
| New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary Keymar | 9.4 mi | 6.9 |
| HOFFMAN ACADEMY Littlestown | 8.3 mi | 7.8 |
| SILVER OAK ACADEMY Keymar | 9.4 mi | — |
| Lincoln El Sch Gettysburg | 10.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg | 10.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Taneytown Elementary Taneytown | 8.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Northwest Middle Taneytown | 9.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Vida CS Gettysburg | 10.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Cascade Elementary Cascade | 9.0 mi | 5.1 |
| James Gettys El Sch Gettysburg | 11.2 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21727 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,697
Median Home Value
$304,000
Median Rent
$824/mo
Population
6,079
College Educated
25.4%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
30.4 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
29
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, MD | 5.2 |
| Forest Heights Elementary Oxon Hill, MD | 5.2 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Bowie, MD | 5.2 |
| ST JOHN'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hollywood, MD | 5.2 |
| Sudlersville Elementary School Sudlersville, MD | 5.2 |
| THE LAMB OF GOD SCHOOL Halethorpe, MD | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mother Seton School
What grades does Mother Seton School serve?
Mother Seton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mother Seton School?
Mother Seton School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother Seton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mother Seton School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mother Seton School rank in MD?
Mother Seton School ranks #314 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mother Seton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mother Seton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, Mother Seton 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 Mother Seton School a religious school?
Mother Seton School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Frederick County
- Phone
- (301) 447-3161
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