St. Columba Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 184 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,450
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Columba Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Columba Catholic School
Pre-K	10
Kind	20
1	20
2	20
3	22
4	17
5	17
6	17
7	20
8	21

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1962

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

184 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniform, polo shirt or PE uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,450

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Tuition Notes

Pre K tuition - 7450

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Nicole Vickers

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School Program clubs vary per semester

School Notes

St. Columba School exists to provide a Christ-centered environment wherein quality education helps each child grow in faith, knowledge and love.
St. Columba School recognizes the worth and dignity of each individual as a child of God.
Through daily examples of words and actions, we strive to guide all students to their fullest potential and to promote an atmosphere that encourages each child to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chase Young - NFL player for the Washington Commanders

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Columba Catholic School cost?

St. Columba Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,450 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Columba Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Columba Catholic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Columba Catholic School?

St. Columba Catholic School famous alumni include: Chase Young.

What sports does St. Columba Catholic School offer?

St. Columba Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.

What is St. Columba Catholic School's ranking?

St. Columba Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for St. Columba Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Columba Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/6/2020

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Prince George's County, MD is $11,788 for elementary schools and $15,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Prince George's County, MD is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).