The Wilkes School School is an independent Episcopal school affiliated with Grace and St. Peter's Church, located in Mt. Vernon, the cultural heart of Baltimore.
Founded to serve the children of working parents, The Wilkes School continues to bring together families of diverse backgrounds, religions, and races.
With concern for each child's intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, the school stresses reading, writing, mathematics, science, language, the arts, and moral development.
The school draws on the cultural resources of the Mt. Vernon area as an integral part of the curriculum.
The Wilkes School is committed to preparing each student to thrive socially and academically in secondary school.
Supported by a caring faculty, children at The Wilkes School grow to welcome the challenges of learning as they approach young adulthood.
They are encouraged to recognize and appreciate their own strengths and to respect the unique qualities of their fellow students.
In this way, they develop self-confidence and experience the value of shared successes.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1946
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 12 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,300
Tuition Notes
9500 for prekindergarten
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Nancy DeBell
School Notes
- The Wilkes School is an independent Episcopal school affiliated with Grace and St. Peter's Church, located in Mt. Vernon, the cultural heart of Baltimore. Founded to serve the children of working parents, The Wilkes School continues to bring together families of diverse backgrounds, religions, and races. With concern for each child's intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, the school stresses reading, writing, mathematics, science, language, the arts, and moral development. The school draws on the cultural resources of the Mt. Vernon area as an integral part of the curriculum. The Wilkes School is committed to preparing each student to thrive socially and academically in secondary school. Supported by a caring faculty, children at The Wilkes School grow to welcome the challenges of learning as they approach young adulthood. They are encouraged to recognize and appreciate their own strengths and to respect the unique qualities of their fellow students. In this way, they develop self-confidence and experience the value of shared successes.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's cost?
The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's's tuition is approximately $15,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's?
The acceptance rate of The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's?
The application deadline for The Wilkesschool At Grace And St. Peter's is Jan. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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