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#213 of 378 private schools in MD
St John's Catholic Prep
High School · Buckeystown, MD
A private high school in Buckeystown, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
3989 BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE, Buckeystown, MD 21717
- 13.2:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,030
Median home value
$430,000
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21717; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall School - FrederickPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Tuscarora HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,719 | Compare → |
| Frederick Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 4.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St John's Catholic Prep is listed in Buckeystown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John's Catholic Prep
St John's Catholic Prep is a private high school in Buckeystown, MD, serving approximately 275 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John's Catholic Prep
What grades does St John's Catholic Prep serve?
St John's Catholic Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St John's Catholic Prep?
St John's Catholic Prep has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John's Catholic Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at St John's Catholic Prep is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John's Catholic Prep rank in MD?
St John's Catholic Prep ranks #213 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St John's Catholic Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
St John's Catholic Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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's Catholic Prep a private school?
Yes, St John's Catholic Prep 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's Catholic Prep a religious school?
St John's Catholic Prep has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Frederick County
- Phone
- (301) 662-4210
- Area population (ZIP 21717)
- 296
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 21717; 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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