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#371 of 378 private schools in MD
St Margaret School
Elementary School · Bel Air, MD
A private elementary school in Bel Air, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
205 N HICKORY AVE, Bel Air, MD 21014
- 21.7:1 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 St Margaret School 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Air), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,825
Median home value
$407,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21014; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Harford Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Homestead/wakefield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 1,057 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Margaret School is listed in Bel Air, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Margaret School
St Margaret School is a private elementary school in Bel Air, MD, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Margaret School
What grades does St Margaret School serve?
St Margaret School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Margaret School?
St Margaret School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Margaret School rank in MD?
St Margaret School ranks #371 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Margaret School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Margaret School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Margaret School a private school?
Yes, St Margaret 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 Margaret School a religious school?
St Margaret School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Phone
- (410) 879-1113
- Area population (ZIP 21014)
- 37,976
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 21014; 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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