St. Joan of Arc School is a welcoming community preparing students as 21st Century Learners.
We provide a rigorous STEM curriculum. Our students are immersed in a Christian atmosphere where technology is an integral part of the total learning experience.
Graduates are placed in a number of honors courses and special programs both private and public.
High Schools often comment how our students exhibit leadership, strong study skills, excellent knowledge base, service oriented, and excel at school spirit.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joan Of Arc School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1953
Student Body
Total Students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Elisa Maid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bowling Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing Club, Environmental Club, Jr. Engineers Club, Lego Robotics, Outreach, Safeties, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Tech Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Street Hockey Club
Bowling Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing Club, Environmental Club, Jr. Engineers Club, Lego Robotics, Outreach, Safeties, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Tech Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Street Hockey Club
School Notes
- St. Joan of Arc School is a welcoming community preparing students as 21st Century Learners.
- We provide a rigorous STEM curriculum.
- Our students are immersed in a Christian atmosphere where technology is an integral part of the total learning experience.
- Graduates are placed in a number of honors courses and special programs both private and public.
- High Schools often comment how our students exhibit leadership, strong study skills, excellent knowledge base, service oriented, and excel at school spirit.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Joan Of Arc School offer?
St. Joan Of Arc School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Bowling, Flag Football and Intramural Sports Only.
When is the application deadline for St. Joan Of Arc School?
The application deadline for St. Joan Of Arc School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/28/2024
I am incredibly impressed with the staff at this school, from the front desk to the main office, and especially my child's kindergarten teacher and assistant. Everyone is friendly and kind and radiates positive energy. The school's director and financial advisor have been exceptionally helpful, ensuring that we fully understand tuition and enrollment processes. They are always proactive in reaching out when necessary and have provided invaluable assistance with financial aid and payment options. My child loves the school, his teachers, and his classmates. Our family is truly happy with our decision to enroll him here.
5 4/8/2022
My daughter, Sophia, now in 2nd grade, has attended St Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen, MD since PreK. We love the small and caring community. The teachers are dedicated and concerned with each child's progress. We appreciate the small class sizes and curriculum along with the STEM focus. She has excelled in all her subjects and I am impressed with what she has learned in her time there.
5 3/21/2022
Saint Joan is an incredible school that focuses on the whole child. The teachers are very passionate about their subjects and teaching. The school prepares students so that they are ready for high school.
5 3/16/2022
Our son will be completing his first year at SJA (PK) in 2022, so we have been part of the return to in-person during the pandemic. SJA's Advancement Director Elisa Maid was super friendly and informative from the start of our journey with SJA (attending an open house, learning about their curriculum, tuition, etc). Once our son was accepted and enrolled, we have loved the structure, the STEM curriculum, the abundance of activities (in spite of the pandemic), and the health and safety plans. They have been quick to notify us of any positive covid cases and changes/alerts through the county and/or the Archdiocese. Our son loves SJA and so do we!
5 3/15/2022
I have been a proud SJA parent for 10+ years now and it`s been a great experience for my boys from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The class sizes are small which allows for personalized attention. The teachers are great and help the children grow academically, socially, and spiritually. I highly recommend this school.
5 3/15/2022
St Joan of Arc Catholic School provides a faith-based STEM education in a small school campus setting inside the small town of Aberdeen. The teachers and staff care about their students. My son likes his school. The school has neat traditions and activities that make it unique and a family setting.
5 3/15/2022
We absolutely LOVE SJA! Our Pre-K 4daughter is learning so much and has made so many friends. The teachers are above and beyond fantastic.
5 3/15/2022
St Joan Of Arc in Aberdeen has Exceeded all my expectations. We decided to send our children there in the wake of Covid and within weeks of them being there, I saw a positive change in them. I would recommend SJA to anyone that is looking for the best education they can get.
5 3/8/2022
They provide an amazing curriculum with great staff. Our son loves it there. I could not be happier with our decision to enroll. We refer any parents with children aged Pre-K to 8th grade to strongly consider this institution.
5 5/20/2021
We have been at SJA since 5th grade. Our son is now graduating this year from SJA! This school has been such a blessing. This school has been a life-changing experience for my son. He has made friends, has been challenged academically and has had the opportunity to compete in robotics competitions in the past. He has been lucky enough to have amazing teachers! They truly care about the kids and it absolutely shows!
5 3/19/2021
I'm a graduate, and now a parent of 2 students who are thriving at Saint Joan of Arc's Catholic School. The come home from school talking about what they learned, what the discussions have them thinking, and I love how the school emphasizes STEM, and takes time to help connect learning to healthy habits, good morals, and a well-formed conscience. The remote learning was done in a way that kept my kids engaged during the 2020 closures, and after proving how in-person classes could be conducted safely, the school offered several opportunities for families to choose to remain remote or return in person. The admin / staff have been very accommodating, and my kids have been safely back in school for a couple weeks now - and are doing great. I appreciate the financial aid that makes this possible for my family, and I hope Maryland continues to fund the BOOST program so my younger kids will have access to the same safe and nurturing school experience that my older kids have had. Thank you all so much, and God bless SJA.
5 3/18/2021
From the moment my husband and I arrived for an open house at St. Joan of Arc School we felt welcomed. The staff took the time to get to know my family and are always kind. In addition to the nurturing environment at St. Joan of Arc School the academics are excellent. When my son first arrived at St. Joan of Arc he was significantly behind academically. In one year I was able to watch him grow and thrive in his academics. He has come such a long way and I thank St. Joan of Arc for that. St. Joan of Arc has been such a blessing for our family.
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