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Bel Air Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 890 students in Bel Air, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private high schools in Bel Air, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bel Air Private High Schools (2026-27)

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John Carroll School
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
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Map of Emmorton Baptist Academy
Emmorton Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Baptist
106 Plumtree Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-0585
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Grace Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2416 Creswell Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-6111
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Bel Air, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

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The Arrow Center For Education-fair Meadows
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
2416 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-0560
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Map of James Run Christian Academy
James Run Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Christian
603 Vale Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 877-1576
(1)
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Bel Air, MD Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
890
Students
$13,825
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bel Air)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
287 Schools
# Students
890 Students
74,014 Students
% Students of Color
17%
37%
0.35
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
79 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
725 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
11,764 Students
% of Others Students
3%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
89 Teachers
8,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1224
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,825
$20,829
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$10,526
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Bel Air, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Bel Air, MD is John Carroll School.
How many private high schools are located in Bel Air?
3 private high schools are located in Bel Air.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bel Air?
100% of private high schools in Bel Air are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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