Allegany County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,190 students in Allegany County, MD (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,323 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
70% of private schools in Allegany County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Allegany County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Map of Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Map of Allegany Boys Camp
Gr: 4-11 | 25 students
All-boys (Mennonite)
20700 Wagner Cutoff Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 478-5721
Beginnings Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Map of Flintstone Mennonite School
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Mennonite
20020 W Flintstone Creek Rd Ne
Flintstone, MD 21530
(301) 478-2424
Map of Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Assembly of God
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
(2)
Map of Oldtown Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
14815 Bear Hill Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
Map of Salem School
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Special Education School (Christian)
605 Salem Drive
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-0322
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Allegany County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Michael School
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students
Catholic
56 East Main Street
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-2155

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 1 in Allegany County, rising from 9 in 2016 to 10 in 2025.
# Students
1,190 Students
143,684 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size up 28 students in Allegany County, rising from 91 in 2020 to 119 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
8%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 2 points in Allegany County private schools, from 6% in 2016 to 8% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
95 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio rose in Allegany County, from 9:1 in 2020 to 13:1 in 2025, while Maryland held at 10:1 and the U.S. at 11:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
57%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,565
$15,974
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,355
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,990
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score down 6 points in Allegany County private schools, from 0.50 in 2023 to 0.44 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian enrollment up 2 points in Allegany County private schools, rising from 1% in 2016 to 3% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
23 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
860 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
72%
50%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White students down 11 points in Allegany County private schools, from 82% in 2016 to 71% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
282 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share up 8 points in Allegany County private schools, from 15% in 2016 to 23% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Allegany County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Allegany County, MD include Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland, Calvary Christian Academy, and Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese.
How many private schools are located in Allegany County?
10 private schools are located in Allegany County.
How diverse are private schools in Allegany County?
Allegany County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Allegany County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Allegany County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Allegany County?
70% of private schools in Allegany County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).
Which private schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?

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