John Carroll School Photo - Our 72-acre campus, located in Harford County

Best Bel Air Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 890 students in Bel Air, MD.
The top-ranked private high school in Bel Air, MD is John Carroll School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
100% of private high schools in Bel Air, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bel Air Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
John Carroll School
John Carroll School Photo - Our 72-acre campus, located in Harford County
(Catholic)
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmorton Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
106 Plumtree Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-0585
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Grace Classical Academy
Grace Classical Academy Photo - Our Christ-centered, classical approach to education is designed to cultivate joy, confidence, and a love for learning in our students.
(Christian)
(7)
2416 Creswell Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-6111
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bel Air, Maryland

Bel Air, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2416 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-0560
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
603 Vale Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 877-1576
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bel Air)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
890 Students
73,392 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
8,615 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1230

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,825
$20,461
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,550
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
2,585 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,298 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
79 Students
12,725 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
725 Students
43,451 Students
% White Students
80%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
30 Students
11,429 Students
% of Others Students
3%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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