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Cumberland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 80%.
50% of private schools in Cumberland, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Cumberland Private Schools (2026)

Map of Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
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Calvary Christian Academy Photo
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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Map of Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
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
(2)
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Cumberland, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
1,127
Students
+19.4% (+183 students) 10-yr
$4,565
Avg. Tuition
+6.2% (+$265) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+13.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+36.4% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cumberland)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCumberland, MD Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20207
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,127 Students
143,278 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025188183179
2024188179172
2023188183174
2022142195185
2021142188180
2020121178171
2019150178175
2018149177172
2017155184180
2016152182178
2015157176167
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% Students of Color
7%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20257%38%34%
20247%37%34%
20239%38%33%
20225%38%33%
20215%37%32%
20206%37%32%
201912%36%31%
201812%35%31%
20175%37%32%
20165%37%32%
20155%39%32%
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0.44
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.440.660.65
20240.440.660.65
20230.490.660.65
20220.360.640.64
20210.360.650.64
20200.350.650.64
20190.420.630.63
20180.420.630.63
20170.280.610.61
20160.280.610.61
20150.280.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20194%4%4%
20184%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%5%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
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# Black Students
17 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%16%7%
20242%17%7%
20232%17%8%
20221%17%7%
20211%17%7%
20201%17%8%
20192%16%7%
20182%17%7%
20171%17%7%
20161%17%7%
20151%18%8%
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# White Students
796 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
71%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202570%50%52%
202470%50%52%
202366%51%52%
202278%53%54%
202178%52%54%
202079%53%54%
201974%55%56%
201874%55%56%
201784%57%58%
201684%57%58%
201584%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
277 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202524%25%26%
202424%25%26%
202329%25%25%
202218%23%25%
202118%23%25%
202017%22%24%
201920%22%24%
201820%22%23%
201714%20%22%
201614%20%22%
201514%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202515:110:111:1
202415:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
201910:19:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202535%56%55%
202435%56%54%
202335%56%54%
202235%56%54%
202135%56%54%
202020%57%54%
201920%57%53%
201820%56%53%
201720%56%53%
201620%57%52%
201525%56%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025171615
2024191615
2023191615
2022171615
2021171615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
2017141615
2016141515
2015151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,565
$16,397

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$11,376$16,322$15,012
2024$4,565$15,118$13,254
2023$4,565$14,252$12,626
2022$4,262$13,866$12,187
2021$4,262$13,318$11,800
2020$4,623$12,826$11,512
2019$4,623$13,101$11,293
2018$4,623$12,693$11,017
2017$4,300$12,195$10,708
2016$4,300$12,181$10,356
2015$4,300$11,449$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,376

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$150$1,261$1,152
2024$150$1,195$1,128
2023$150$969$1,156
2022$150$989$1,102
2021$150$943$1,125
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Average % on Financial Aid
21%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202521%34%34%
202421%35%34%
202321%34%34%
202220%34%33%
202120%34%33%
202020%32%32%
201920%31%31%
201820%30%30%
201720%30%30%
201620%29%29%
201520%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$1,000$6,310$7,073
2024$1,000$6,180$6,930
2023$1,000$6,116$6,469
2022$1,000$5,933$6,289
2021$1,000$5,629$6,055
2020$1,000$5,390$5,921
2019$1,000$5,857$5,795
2018$1,000$5,455$5,456
2017$1,000$5,668$5,319
2016$1,000$5,959$5,105
2015$1,000$5,156$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202562%79%81%
201799%81%85%
201699%81%85%
201599%81%85%
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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 Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese, Calvary Christian Academy, 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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