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#341 of 378 private schools in MD

St Pauls Lutheran School

Elementary School

12022 JERUSALEM RD, Kingsville, MD 21087

Private

Enrollment

143

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#341 of 378

In Kingsville

#2 of 3

public schools

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St Pauls Lutheran School

4.6/10

Elementary School in Kingsville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.5/10

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About St Pauls Lutheran School

St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kingsville, MD. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares1.7 pts below MD schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 143 students, St Pauls Lutheran School 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 Pauls Lutheran 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.

St Pauls Lutheran School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Pauls Lutheran School compares to the 1 public school in Kingsville, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
18.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
143
This School
vs
314
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
8.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.7% vs 0%
St Pauls Lutheran School Kingsville Public Avg

All Schools in Kingsville

School Rating
St Pauls Lutheran School (this school) 4.6
Kingsville Elementary 8.5

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 143
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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 90.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
Hispanic 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12022 JERUSALEM RD, Kingsville, MD 21087

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Honeygo Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Perry Hall), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chapel Hill Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Perry Hall), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kingsville Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kingsville, see our Kingsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Kingsville Elementary Kingsville 0.4 mi 8.5
OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kingsville 0.6 mi 6.1
ST STEPHEN PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Kingsville 1.7 mi 4.4
Chapel Hill Elementary Perry Hall 3.8 mi 8.7
PERRY HALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Perry Hall 3.4 mi 6.7
Joppatowne Elementary Joppa 3.6 mi 3.8
Honeygo Elementary Perry Hall 4.0 mi 9.2
Fallston Middle School Fallston 4.6 mi 7.6
ROYAL INERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY White Marsh 4.6 mi
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY White Marsh 4.6 mi
Gunpowder Elementary Baltimore 4.0 mi 5.2
Fallston High Fallston 4.8 mi 7.5
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ELEMENTARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hydes 4.1 mi 4.7
Joppatowne High Joppa 4.3 mi 4.5
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & EARLY LRNG CTR Joppa 4.0 mi 6.1
Joppa View Elementary Baltimore 5.1 mi 6.8
Perry Hall High Baltimore 5.0 mi 5.0
Vincent Farm Elementary White Marsh 5.6 mi 4.2
Perry Hall Middle Baltimore 5.0 mi 6.2
Youths Benefit Elementary Fallston 5.5 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21087 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$124,500

Median Home Value

$505,200

Population

5,742

College Educated

45.9%

Homeownership

92.2%

Avg Commute

30.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Median Age

51.7

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Midtown Academy Baltimore, MD 4.7
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ELEMENTARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hydes, MD 4.7
THE LAMB OF GOD SCHOOL Halethorpe, MD 4.4
ST MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Severna Park, MD 4.9
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Owings Mills, MD 5.0
Cascade Elementary Cascade, MD 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pauls Lutheran School

What grades does St Pauls Lutheran School serve?

St Pauls Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?

St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School 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 Pauls Lutheran School rank in MD?

St Pauls Lutheran School ranks #341 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St Pauls Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pauls Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Pauls Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Pauls Lutheran School a religious school?

St Pauls Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
143
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Baltimore County

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