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Caroline County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 84 students in Caroline County, MD (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,676 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Caroline County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Caroline County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Benedictine School
The Benedictine School
Gr: Inquire with school | 67 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
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Map of Smithson's Christian School
Smithson's Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Mennonite
22370 Hog Creek Rd
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 714-9212
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
84 Students
143,597 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
68 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
81%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
0 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
0%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Caroline County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Caroline County, MD is The Benedictine School.
How many private schools are located in Caroline County?
2 private schools are located in Caroline County.
What percentage of students in Caroline County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Caroline County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Caroline County?
50% of private schools in Caroline County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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