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Calvary Christian Academy

Cumberland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,127 students in Cumberland, MD, 18% of all K-12 students in Cumberland, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Cumberland, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cumberland Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
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Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
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Map of Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
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Beginnings Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
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Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Assembly of God
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
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Cumberland, MD Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,127
Students
$4,565
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cumberland)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,127 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
7%
39%
0.44
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
796 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
71%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
277 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
57%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,565
$15,978
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,355
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland, MD include Calvary Christian Academy, Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese, and Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland?
6 private schools are located in Cumberland.
How diverse are private schools in Cumberland?
Cumberland private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Cumberland go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Cumberland are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland?
50% of private schools in Cumberland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Cumberland are often viewed compared to one another?

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