The Goddard School Photo

Best Carroll County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 2,529 students in Carroll County, MD (there are 44 public schools, serving 27,322 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Carroll County, MD include Carroll Lutheran School, Gerstell Academy, and Glenwood Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in Carroll County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Carroll County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy Photo - At SSCCA, students are actively involved in the learning process. The use of songs and recitation makes learning facts fun.
(Episcopal)
(6)
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carroll Christian Schools
(Baptist)
(2)
550 Baltimore Blvd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-3838
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Carroll Lutheran School
Carroll Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to our campus in Westminster, MD.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
1738 Old Taneytown Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-1050
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Gerstell Academy
Gerstell Academy Photo - Boy's Lacrosse at Gerstell...one of our many offerings for athletes!
(5)
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glenwood Academy
Glenwood Academy Photo - Glenwood Academy now has classes through 11th grade with 12th grade beginning next year.
Special Education School
(7)
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Westminster
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.
Montessori School
(2)
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
45 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-7455
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
65 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(443) 289-9019
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 1
Eldersburg KinderCare
Eldersburg KinderCare Photo - Eldersburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1641 Liberty Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 781-4709
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(4)
2200 Brighton Run Court
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-2122
Gr: NS-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6300 Goddard Park Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-0150
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Goddard School Of Eldersburg, The
Daycare / Preschool
2028 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Grace Bible Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
3250 Charmil Drive
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 374-9286
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Hannah More At North Carroll High School
Special Education School
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-0345
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Immanuel Montessori School
Montessori School
7590 College Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Legacy School
Legacy School Photo
Special Education School
115 Terrapin Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-1717
Gr: 1-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Macbeth Academy
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
401 Stone Road
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 386-0655
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peter Pan Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1260 Driver Road
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-1440
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Silver Oak Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
999 Grise Mill Road
Keymar, MD 21757
(410) 775-1745
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
500 Main St
New Windsor, MD 21776
(443) 671-0051
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students

Overview

This County (Carroll County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,529 Students
143,563 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
274 Teachers
14,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
16
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,950
$16,211
Average Summer Program Cost
$295
$1,233
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,775
$6,310
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
4,689 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
6,189 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
144 Students
23,479 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
993 Students
71,885 Students
% White Students
46%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
890 Students
35,854 Students
% of Others Students
42%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Carroll County, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Carroll County, MD include Carroll Lutheran School, Gerstell Academy, and Glenwood Academy.
How many private schools are located in Carroll County?
21 private schools are located in Carroll County.
How diverse are private schools in Carroll County?
Carroll County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carroll County?
33% of private schools in Carroll County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?

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