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Best Caroline County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCaroline County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20202
20191
20181
20171
20162
20151
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# Students
84 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202542183179
202442179172
202343183174
202267195185
202167188180
202041178171
201975178175
201875177172
201775184180
2016104182178
201575176167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202524%38%34%
202424%37%34%
202324%38%33%
202224%38%33%
202124%37%32%
202021%37%32%
201919%36%31%
201819%35%31%
201715%37%32%
201614%37%32%
201515%39%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20255:110:111:1
20245:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20225:110:111:1
20215:110:111:1
20205:110:112:1
20195:19:112:1
20185:110:112:1
20175:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20155:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202598%56%55%
202498%56%54%
202398%56%54%
202298%56%54%
202198%56%54%
202098%57%54%
201998%57%53%
201898%56%53%
201798%56%53%
201698%57%52%
201598%56%52%
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Average Class Size
6 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202561615
202461615
202361615
202261615
202161615
202061615
201961615
201861615
201761615
201661515
201561515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20250.320.660.65
20240.320.660.65
20230.350.660.65
20220.380.640.64
20210.380.650.64
20200.350.650.64
20190.320.630.63
20180.320.630.63
20170.320.610.61
20160.550.610.61
20150.320.620.61
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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
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%3%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%4%4%
20204%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20201%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202515%16%7%
202415%17%7%
202315%17%8%
202219%17%7%
202119%17%7%
202016%17%8%
201917%16%7%
201817%17%7%
201717%17%7%
201610%17%7%
201517%18%8%
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# White Students
68 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
81%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202581%50%52%
202481%50%52%
202379%51%52%
202276%53%54%
202176%52%54%
202079%53%54%
201981%55%56%
201881%55%56%
201781%57%58%
201660%57%58%
201581%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCaroline County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20232%25%25%
201627%20%22%
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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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