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Cambridge Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 133 students in Cambridge, MD, 5% of all K-12 students in Cambridge, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Cambridge, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Cambridge, MD (2026-27)

Map of Countryside Christian School
Countryside Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of Christ
5333 Austin Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
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Open Bible Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
1619 Race St
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4488
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Cambridge, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore
The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
821 Fieldcrest Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-4328
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Cambridge, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
133
Students
-42.4% (-98 students) 10-yr
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
+28.6% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cambridge)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
133 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202567183179
202467179172
202363183174
202264195185
202144188180
202044178171
201964178175
201864177172
201764184180
201664182178
201558176167
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% Students of Color
27%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202527%38%34%
202427%37%34%
202329%38%33%
202228%38%33%
202141%37%32%
202041%37%32%
201924%36%31%
201824%35%31%
201724%37%32%
201624%37%32%
201521%39%32%
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0.63
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.630.660.65
20240.630.660.65
20230.540.660.65
20220.570.640.64
20210.700.650.64
20200.700.650.64
20190.510.630.63
20180.510.630.63
20170.510.610.61
20160.510.610.61
20150.460.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20235%4%9%
20226%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20205%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
14%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202514%16%7%
202414%17%7%
20234%17%8%
20224%17%7%
202126%17%7%
202026%17%8%
201920%16%7%
201820%17%7%
201720%17%7%
201620%17%7%
201517%18%8%
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# White Students
72 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
54%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202554%50%52%
202454%50%52%
202328%51%52%
202231%53%54%
202139%52%54%
202039%53%54%
201966%55%56%
201866%55%56%
201766%57%58%
201666%57%58%
201571%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
34 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
26%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202526%25%26%
202426%25%26%
202361%25%25%
202257%23%25%
202128%23%25%
202028%22%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%22%23%
201712%20%22%
201612%20%22%
20159%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20198:19:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2022-2025)

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025101615
2024101615
2023101615
2022101615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$16,385

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearCambridge, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$4,500$16,322$15,012
2024$4,500$15,118$13,254
2023$4,500$14,252$12,626
2022$4,500$13,866$12,187
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cambridge, MD?
2 private schools are located in Cambridge, MD.
What percentage of students in Cambridge go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cambridge are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cambridge?
100% of private schools in Cambridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).
Which private schools in Cambridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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