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#314 of 378 private schools in MD
Mother Seton School
Elementary School · Emmitsburg, MD
A private elementary school in Emmitsburg, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
100 CREAMERY RD, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- 14:1 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.
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Where Mother Seton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,697
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21727; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 203 | 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.
Mother Seton School is listed in Emmitsburg, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mother Seton School
Mother Seton School is a private elementary school in Emmitsburg, MD, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 378 private schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 21727)
- 6,079
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 21727; 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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