Very Good
#64 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 17% of private schools
Sisters Academy of Baltimore
Middle School · Baltimore, MD
A private middle school in Baltimore, MD serving grades 5th – 8th.
139 FIRST AVE, Baltimore, MD 21227
- 5.9:1 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 Sisters Academy of Baltimore 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$83,620
Median home value
$272,400
Median rent
$1,347/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21227; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–8 | 2.0 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Maiden Choice SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Arbutus MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 983 | 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.
Sisters Academy of Baltimore is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sisters Academy of Baltimore
Sisters Academy of Baltimore is a private middle school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 67 students in grades 5th-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sisters Academy of Baltimore
What grades does Sisters Academy of Baltimore serve?
Sisters Academy of Baltimore serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sisters Academy of Baltimore?
Sisters Academy of Baltimore has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisters Academy of Baltimore?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisters Academy of Baltimore is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sisters Academy of Baltimore rank in MD?
Sisters Academy of Baltimore ranks #64 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Sisters Academy of Baltimore's MySchoolScout rating?
Sisters Academy of Baltimore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sisters Academy of Baltimore a private school?
Yes, Sisters Academy of Baltimore is a private all-girls 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 Sisters Academy of Baltimore a religious school?
Sisters Academy of Baltimore has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 9.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 242-1212
- Area population (ZIP 21227)
- 35,695
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 21227; 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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