Top 5 Best Carroll County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,314 students in Carroll County, MD (there are 44 public schools, serving 26,287 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Carroll County, MD include St. John Catholic School, St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy and Gerstell Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
30% of private schools in Carroll County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Carroll County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
45 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-7455
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy Photo - At SSCCA, students are actively involved in the learning process. The use of songs and recitation makes learning facts fun.
(Episcopal)
(6)
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Carroll Christian Schools
(Baptist)
(2)
550 Baltimore Blvd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-3838
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
Carroll Lutheran School
Carroll Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to our campus in Westminster, MD.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
1738 Old Taneytown Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-1050
Grades: K-8
| 104 students
Gerstell Academy
Gerstell Academy Photo - Boy's Lacrosse at Gerstell...one of our many offerings for athletes!
(5)
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 403 students
Montessori School Of Westminster
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.
Montessori School
(2)
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Grades: PK-9
| 138 students
Ava Wanas Montessori School
Montessori School
7590 College Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
65 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(443) 289-9019
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Eldersburg KinderCare
Eldersburg KinderCare Photo - Eldersburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1641 Liberty Rd.
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 781-4709
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6300 Goddard Park Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-1500
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(4)
2200 Brighton Run Court
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-2122
Grades: NS-K
| 105 students
Goddard School Of Eldersburg, The
Daycare / Preschool
2028 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Grace Bible Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
3250 Charmil Drive
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 374-9286
Grades: PK-K
| 209 students
Hannah More At North Carroll High School
Special Education School
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-0345
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Legacy School
Legacy School Photo
Special Education School
115 Terrapin Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-1717
Grades: 1-8
| 71 students
Macbeth Academy
Special Program Emphasis
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Grades: 4-12
| 22 students
North Carroll Community School
North Carroll Community School Photo - Our Campus
Alternative School
(2)
401 Stone Road
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 386-0655
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Peter Pan Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1260 Driver Road
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-1440
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Silver Oak Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
999 Grise Mill Road
Keymar, MD 21757
(410) 775-1745
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
500 Main St
New Windsor, MD 21776
(443) 671-0051
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carroll County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Carroll County, MD include St. John Catholic School, St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy and Gerstell Academy.
How many private schools are located in Carroll County, MD?
20 private schools are located in Carroll County, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Carroll County, MD?
Carroll County, MD private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Carroll County, MD go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carroll County, MD?
30% of private schools in Carroll County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Episcopal).

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