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Best Allegany County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,035 students in Allegany County, MD.
The top-ranked private high schools in Allegany County, MD include Calvary Christian Academy, Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland, and Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
86% of private high schools in Allegany County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Allegany County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Allegany Boys Camp
All-boys (Mennonite)
20700 Wagner Cutoff Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 478-5721
Gr: 4-11 | 25 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(2)
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Oldtown Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
14815 Bear Hill Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
Salem School
Special Education School (Christian)
605 Salem Drive
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-0322
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Allegany County, Maryland

Allegany County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
56 East Main Street
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students

Overview

This County (Allegany County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,035 Students
73,430 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
8,615 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,229
$20,500
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,550
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
245 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
2,585 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,298 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
22 Students
12,725 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
818 Students
43,451 Students
% White Students
78%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
177 Students
11,429 Students
% of Others Students
17%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Allegany County, MD?
The top-ranked private high schools in Allegany County, MD include Calvary Christian Academy, Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland, and Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese.
How many private high schools are located in Allegany County?
7 private high schools are located in Allegany County.
How diverse are private high schools in Allegany County?
Allegany County private high schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Allegany County?
86% of private high schools in Allegany County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?

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