Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo

Best Cecil County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,315 students in Cecil County, MD (there are 29 public schools, serving 14,997 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Cecil County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cecil County, MD include The Tome School, West Nottingham Academy, and Tri-state Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Cecil County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Cecil County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Tome School
The Tome School Photo - Lower School students
581 S Maryland Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
Gr: K-12 | 407 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Tri-state Christian Academy
Tri-state Christian Academy Photo - Canterbury Tales
(Christian)
(2)
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy Photo - Our 120-acre campus is just an hour's drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Univ. of Delaware's campus - all perfect for weekend activities and cultural events.
(5)
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
800 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6465
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
High Road School Of Harford County
Special Education School
1250 Brass Mill Rd
Belcamp, MD 21017
(410) 272-1123
Gr: 3-12 | 38 students
Holiness Christian Academy
(Baptist)
30 Dogwood Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
Gr: 5-9 | 6 students
Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Daycare / Preschool
100 Kiddie Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Mount Aviat Academy
Mount Aviat Academy Photo
(Catholic)
399 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Shorehaven School
Special Education School
1040 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1800
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elijah School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Christian)
245 Old Zion Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-2244
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students
452 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Cecil County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,315 Students
143,549 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
14,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,700
$16,322
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$6,310
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
4,689 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
6,189 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
116 Students
23,479 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
879 Students
71,885 Students
% White Students
66%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
33 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
215 Students
35,843 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cecil County, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Cecil County, MD include The Tome School, West Nottingham Academy, and Tri-state Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cecil County?
10 private schools are located in Cecil County.
How diverse are private schools in Cecil County?
Cecil County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Cecil County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Cecil County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cecil County?
50% of private schools in Cecil County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?

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