Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore provide a Christ-centered education that is academically excellent and empowers students to reach their full potential – spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and morally. Catholic schools in the Archdiocese nurture and sustain the God-given gifts of every person, especially students, to be used in service to the Mission of Jesus.  The Archdiocese of Baltimore is proud to announce that five of our schools were recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Catholic Schools enroll over 24,000 students. There are currently 40 elementary and middle schools (34 archdiocesan and 6 independent) and 18 high schools (5 archdiocesan and 12 independent) sp