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#186 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 49% of private schools
St Thomas More Academy
Elementary School · Middletown, MD
A private elementary school in Middletown, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
103 PROSPECT ST, Middletown, MD 21769
- 5.7:1 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.
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Where St Thomas More Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,821
Median home value
$490,800
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21769; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Middletown PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Frederick Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Lucy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 99 | 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 Thomas More Academy is listed in Middletown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas More Academy
St Thomas More Academy is a private elementary school in Middletown, MD, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas More Academy
What grades does St Thomas More Academy serve?
St Thomas More Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas More Academy?
St Thomas More Academy has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Academy is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas More Academy rank in MD?
St Thomas More Academy ranks #186 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Thomas More Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas More Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas More Academy a private school?
Yes, St Thomas More Academy 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 Thomas More Academy a religious school?
St Thomas More Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Frederick County
- Phone
- (240) 490-5479
- Area population (ZIP 21769)
- 12,695
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 21769; 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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