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Best Carroll County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,092 students in Carroll County, MD.
The top ranked private high schools in Carroll County, MD include Gerstell Academy, Glenwood Academy, and Carroll Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 33%, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
25% of private high schools in Carroll County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Top Ranked Carroll County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Hannah More At North Carroll High School
Special Education School
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-0345
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Macbeth Academy
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Gr: 4-12 | 22 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Carroll County, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Carroll County, MD include Gerstell Academy, Glenwood Academy, and Carroll Christian Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Carroll County?
8 private high schools are located in Carroll County.
How diverse are private high schools in Carroll County?
Carroll County private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Carroll County?
25% of private high schools in Carroll County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?

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