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#228 of 378 private schools in MD

St Ignatius Loyola Academy

Middle School

300 E GITTINGS ST, Baltimore, MD 21230

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

118

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.1

Grades

5th – 8th

Enrollment

118

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.1

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#228 of 378

In Baltimore

#32 of 59

public schools

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About St Ignatius Loyola Academy

St Ignatius Loyola Academy is a private middle school in Baltimore, MD. St Ignatius Loyola Academy serves approximately 118 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ignatius Loyola Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.4 pts below MD schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
MD avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 118 students, St Ignatius Loyola 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.

St Ignatius Loyola 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.

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How St Ignatius Loyola Academy compares to 226 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

118

This School

485

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 90.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.8% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

St Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Ignatius Loyola Academy (this school)	—	118	11.7:1	6.1
Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle	0.2 mi	517	19.1:1	8.1
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy	0.2 mi	313	14.9:1	8.2
The Crossroads School	0.8 mi	163	12.5:1	6.1
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle	0.9 mi	674	17.7:1	8.0
George Washington Elementary	1.2 mi	165	15:1	5.4
City Springs Elementary/Middle	1.2 mi	437	11.8:1	5.9
Wolfe Street Academy	1.4 mi	234	9.8:1	4.8
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary	1.5 mi	287	10.6:1	4.3
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women	1.5 mi	470	11.2:1	5.3
James McHenry Elementary/Middle	1.6 mi	610	14.5:1	5.5
Southwest Baltimore Charter School	1.7 mi	373	13.8:1	5.5
National Academy Foundation	1.7 mi	753	14.5:1	3.2
Westport Academy	1.7 mi	247	12.3:1	4.9
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle	1.7 mi	756	11.6:1	7.5
Eager Street Academy	1.8 mi	59	6.6:1	5.3
Arundel Elementary	1.9 mi	413	12.1:1	1.8
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy	1.9 mi	22	1.5:1	—
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary	1.9 mi	245	16.3:1	5.7
Hampstead Hill Academy	1.9 mi	890	19.3:1	8.6
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle	2.0 mi	511	16:1	5.0

Showing 20 of 226 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

B- 4.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,665

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 17%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 118

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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 90.7%

Hispanic 6.8%

Two or More 1.7%

Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

300 E GITTINGS ST, Baltimore, MD 21230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Ignatius Loyola Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Federal Hill Preparatory Academy (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle (rated 8.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Digital Harbor High School Baltimore	0.2 mi	1,722	3.0
Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle Baltimore	0.2 mi	517	8.1
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy Baltimore	0.2 mi	313	8.2
The Crossroads School Baltimore	0.8 mi	163	6.1
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle Baltimore	0.9 mi	674	8.0
TONG LE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Baltimore	1.1 mi	8	—
City Springs Elementary/Middle Baltimore	1.2 mi	437	5.9
NEW CENTURY SCHOOL THE Baltimore	1.1 mi	95	6.7
ST JOHN SCHOOL Baltimore	1.4 mi	264	6.4
George Washington Elementary Baltimore	1.2 mi	165	5.4
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Baltimore	1.5 mi	470	5.3
Wolfe Street Academy Baltimore	1.4 mi	234	4.8
Paul Laurence Dunbar High Baltimore	1.6 mi	1,101	4.5
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Baltimore	1.4 mi	352	6.6
THE LOYOLA SCHOOL Baltimore	1.7 mi	9	—
National Academy Foundation Baltimore	1.7 mi	753	3.2
Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore	1.7 mi	431	8.0
MOTHER MARY LANGE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Baltimore	1.6 mi	329	4.1
Eager Street Academy Baltimore	1.8 mi	59	5.3
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary Baltimore	1.5 mi	287	4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,164

Median Home Value

$327,700

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Population

33,509

College Educated

58.8%

Homeownership

49.6%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Median Age

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
The Crossroads School Baltimore, MD	163	6.1
MOTHER SETON ACADEMY Baltimore, MD	82	6.3
LEGACY SCHOOL Eldersburg, MD	91	6.7
VILLA MARIA SCHOOL Timonium, MD	85	7.2
GERSTELL ACADEMY Finksburg, MD	108	7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Ignatius Loyola Academy

What grades does St Ignatius Loyola Academy serve?

St Ignatius Loyola Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend St Ignatius Loyola Academy?

St Ignatius Loyola Academy has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Loyola Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Loyola Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ignatius Loyola Academy rank in MD?

St Ignatius Loyola Academy ranks #228 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St Ignatius Loyola Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ignatius Loyola Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Ignatius Loyola Academy a private school?

Yes, St Ignatius Loyola Academy is a private all-boys 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 St Ignatius Loyola Academy a religious school?

St Ignatius Loyola Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 78 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 68 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 5th – 8th
Enrollment: 118
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 9 hours
Days Per Year: 185 days
Setting: Large City
County: Baltimore city
Phone: (410) 539-8021

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