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#219 of 378 private schools in MD
St Mark School
Elementary School · Catonsville, MD
A private elementary school in Catonsville, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
26 MELVIN AVE, Catonsville, MD 21228
- 14.5:1 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 Mark 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,714
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Ridge Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Catonsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 110 | 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 Mark School is listed in Catonsville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mark School
St Mark School is a private elementary school in Catonsville, MD, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mark School
What grades does St Mark School serve?
St Mark School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mark School?
St Mark School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mark School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mark School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mark School rank in MD?
St Mark School ranks #219 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Mark School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mark School 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 Mark School a private school?
Yes, St Mark 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 Mark School a religious school?
St Mark School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 744-6560
- Area population (ZIP 21228)
- 49,417
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 21228; 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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