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#266 of 378 private schools in MD

St John the Evangelist School

Elementary School

669 RITCHIE HWY, Severna Park, MD 21146

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

485

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

485

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#266 of 378

In Severna Park

#1 of 2

public schools

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About St John the Evangelist School

St John the Evangelist School is a private elementary school in Severna Park, MD. St John the Evangelist School serves approximately 485 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Evangelist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.7 pts below MD schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St John the Evangelist 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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How St John the Evangelist School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Severna Park, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

This School

15.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

485

This School

637

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

9.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.2% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

St John the Evangelist School Severna Park Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St John the Evangelist School (this school)	—	485	11.9:1	5.6
Severna Park Elementary	0.5 mi	395	14.6:1	9.4
Folger Mckinsey Elementary	0.8 mi	627	16.5:1	8.9
Jones Elementary	1.0 mi	310	14.8:1	8.9
Oak Hill Elementary	1.9 mi	615	15.8:1	8.5
Severna Park Middle	2.8 mi	1,414	16.6:1	8.8
Benfield Elementary	2.9 mi	462	14.9:1	9.4

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- 4.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 485

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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)

White 89.5%

Two or More 6.4%

Hispanic 2.1%

Asian 1.2%

Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

669 RITCHIE HWY, Severna Park, MD 21146

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John the Evangelist School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Severna Park Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Benfield Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Folger Mckinsey Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Severna Park, see our Severna Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Severna Park Elementary Severna Park	0.5 mi	395	9.4
Folger Mckinsey Elementary Severna Park	0.8 mi	627	8.9
Jones Elementary Severna Park	1.0 mi	310	8.9
Anne Arundel Evening High Severna Park	1.1 mi	303	2.3
Severna Park High Severna Park	1.3 mi	1,817	7.9
Magothy River Middle Arnold	1.6 mi	672	8.3
Severn River Middle Arnold	1.6 mi	685	8.5
AACPS Virtual Academy Arnold	1.6 mi	427	6.0
ST MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Severna Park	1.7 mi	185	4.9
Oak Hill Elementary Severna Park	1.9 mi	615	8.5
Belvedere Elementary Arnold	2.1 mi	532	8.4
ARNOLD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Arnold	2.5 mi	58	7.0
EDINBORO EARLY SCHOOL Severna Park	2.7 mi	3	—
Pasadena Elementary Pasadena	3.0 mi	330	7.7
Severna Park Middle Severna Park	2.8 mi	1,414	8.8
Arnold Elementary Arnold	3.2 mi	496	8.4
Jacobsville Elementary Pasadena	3.6 mi	502	5.1
Benfield Elementary Severna Park	2.9 mi	462	9.4
Lake Shore Elementary Pasadena	3.4 mi	300	6.6
Broadneck Elementary Arnold	3.3 mi	645	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21146 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,835

Median Home Value

$643,600

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

Population

28,489

College Educated

60.2%

Homeownership

88.8%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Median Age

41.4

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Cresthaven Elementary Silver Spring, MD	454	5.6
George T. Cromwell Elementary Glen Burnie, MD	363	5.6
Germantown Elementary Annapolis, MD	481	5.6
Greenbelt Elementary Greenbelt, MD	543	5.6
James H. Harrison Elementary Laurel, MD	301	5.6
Meadowvale Elementary Havre De Grace, MD	544	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John the Evangelist School

What grades does St John the Evangelist School serve?

St John the Evangelist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John the Evangelist School?

St John the Evangelist School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John the Evangelist School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John the Evangelist School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John the Evangelist School rank in MD?

St John the Evangelist School ranks #266 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St John the Evangelist School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John the Evangelist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John the Evangelist School a private school?

Yes, St John the Evangelist 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 St John the Evangelist School a religious school?

St John the Evangelist School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.