St. Martin`s-in-the-Field Episcopal School is a Preschool through Grade 8 school in Severna Park, MD which seeks to inspire in our children a love of inquiry, a sustaining faith, and a generous spirit open to ideas, peoples of the world, and a call to service.
At our Episcopal school, students discover who they are as learners, leaders and friends.
We create a welcoming community that encourages each individual to grow in confidence, creativity, integrity, and compassion, grounded in the knowledge that each is a child of God..
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
281 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms for Grade k-8
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $3,600-$14,100
% on Financial Aid
16%
Admissions Director
Kira Dickson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gaga Ball, Lacrosse, Nature Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Yearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Teams, Soccer Team
Gaga Ball, Lacrosse, Nature Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Yearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Teams, Soccer Team
School Notes
- St. Martin`s-in-the-Field Episcopal School offers a setting where students becomelearners, leaders and friends. Through small class size, rigorous academics and the formationof students in the Episcopal tradition we prepare young people to live in a rapidly changing world by giving them a passion for learning and discovery and the wisdom of a living Christian tradition. We offer our students the knowledge and skills needed in an age of information, and the confidence and compassion that spring from a community of worship and mutual respect. Our students learn how to express themselves as individuals, to see themselves within a larger world, and to negotiate within that larger world. St. Martin`s develops persons of character who are growing as compassionate, responsible members of the community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School offer?
St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Lacrosse and Soccer.
What is St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School's ranking?
St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 6/21/2024
Our son started at SMES in 2nd grade and just graduated from 8th grade. He is a better person for having gone to SMES. There have been bumps, challenges and big changes along the way, and obviously we went thru COVID, but in the end the full St Martin's Community is rich with love, care, and passion focused on building kids with character that can go out into the world and make it better. There is every kind of sports and activity you can imagine (they are always working to come up with new options) & it's very inclusive-for kids of all skill levels that want to have fun. The school is rigorous but not cut throat. The kids are pushed but aren't stressed 24/7. At Smes your kids is in a community that lets them be a kid and stumble and grow. I grew up in public school (which I loved!) but having seen one of our kids go thru a K-8th independent school education (and one not) there is a noticeable difference in their confidence and readiness to jump into high school!
5 6/15/2024
Our family's experience with St Martin's Middle School has been exceptional. From the moment our son stepped through its doors as a sixth-grader until his final days in eighth grade, the school has been a nurturing environment that fostered his academic growth and personal development.One of St Martin's most remarkable aspects is its dedication to honoring each student's individuality. Our son was encouraged to explore his interests, express his unique personality, and embrace his strengths. The faculty and staff went above and beyond to create a supportive atmosphere where he felt valued and empowered.As our family prepares to transition to high school, we cannot help but feel nostalgic for the wonderful years we've spent at St Martin's
5 6/15/2024
Both of my sons have profited well from attending this nurturing school from preschool through 8th grade. In middle school, they both played on all the sports teams because they could. The arts program is also strong for a small school. My boys were challenged in the classroom, and my older son is thriving in high school, well prepared socially and academically. My younger son is now off to high school, with friends for life from St. Martin's. I believe the virtues that are reinforced daily, the caring teachers and community feeling are the strengths of the school.
5 5/1/2012
This school is without question an amazing and special place for children and for parents alike. It is filled with math, reading, the arts, language, science, technology and so much more. While academics are important, the most important is that this school is filled with kindness, faith, spirit, friendship and love. This is a place where the youngest to the oldest are known by name and loved by all.
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