The Tome School Photo - Lower School students

Best Cecil County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 885 students in Cecil County, MD.
The top ranked private high schools in Cecil County, MD include Tri-state Christian Academy, The Tome School, and West Nottingham Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
43% of private high schools in Cecil County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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

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
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
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cecil County, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Cecil County, MD include Tri-state Christian Academy, The Tome School, and West Nottingham Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Cecil County?
7 private high schools are located in Cecil County.
How diverse are private high schools in Cecil County?
Cecil County private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cecil County?
43% of private high schools in Cecil County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?

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