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Cardinal Hickey Academy
The Calverton School
Our Lady Star Of The Sea School

Calvert County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 835 students in Calvert County, MD (there are 25 public schools, serving 15,179 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Calvert County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Calvert County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Calverton School Photo
The Calverton School
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
(11)
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Our Lady Star Of The Sea School Photo
Our Lady Star Of The Sea School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
90 Alexander Lane
Solomons, MD 20688
(410) 326-3171
(1)
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The Tidewater Montessori School Photo
The Tidewater Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
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Cardinal Hickey Academy Photo
Cardinal Hickey Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1601 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
(8)
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
835 Students
143,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
15,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,795
$16,194
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,202
$6,990
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
56 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
530 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
62%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
188 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Calvert County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Calvert County, MD include Our Lady Star Of The Sea School, The Tidewater Montessori School, and The Calverton School.
How many private schools are located in Calvert County?
4 private schools are located in Calvert County.
What percentage of students in Calvert County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Calvert County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calvert County?
60% of private schools in Calvert County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Calvert County are often viewed compared to one another?

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