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Mater Dei Academy is a private, independent elementary school that was founded in 1970 by a group of parents.
Governed by a Board of Directors, the school provides teachings that are consistent with the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church as expressed in the Baltimore Catechism and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Mater Dei Academy was established for the formation of children in the tradition of an authentically Catholic education.
The teachers serve as role models and provide superior academic instruction in an atmosphere graced by charity, self-discipline, prayer and faith. Students pray the Rosary each day and reflect on the Stations of the Cross during Lent.
Parents are expected to uphold the philosophy and goals of the Academy, and are respected as the primary educators of their children.
Students are challenged by a Classical Curriculum that stresses high academic standards and the importance of laying a solid foundation of learning.
Catechism, phonics, grammar, writing, and mathematics are emphasized in the lower grades.
In the upper grades, higher-level mathematics, science, Western Civilization and the foundations of the American Heritage are presented, as well as more in-depth studies of the spiritual and moral teachings of the Church.
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit materdeiacademy.org/admissions
for tuition information.
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School Notes
School Motto: Loyal to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
Mater Dei Academy is a private, independent elementary school
that was founded in 1970 by a group of parents.
Governed by a Board of Directors, the school provides teachings
that are consistent with the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church
as expressed in the Baltimore Catechism and the Catechism of the
Catholic Church.
Mater Dei Academy was established for the formation of children
in the tradition of an authentically Catholic education.
The teachers serve as role models and provide superior academic
instruction in an atmosphere graced by charity, self-discipline,
prayer and faith. Students pray the Rosary each day and reflect on
the Stations of the Cross during Lent.
Parents are expected to uphold the philosophy and goals of the
Academy, and are respected as the primary educators of their
children.
Students are challenged by a ClassicalCurriculum that
stresses high academic standards and the importance of laying a
solid foundation of learning.
Catechism, phonics, grammar, writing, and mathematics are
emphasized in the lower grades.
In the upper grades, higher-level mathematics, science, Western
Civilization and the foundations of the American Heritage are
presented, as well as more in-depth studies of the spiritual and
moral teachings of the Church.
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Quick Facts (2026)
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 13 students
Average class size: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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