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Elkton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 435 students in Elkton, MD, 8% of all K-12 students in Elkton, 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%.
60% of private schools in Elkton, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elkton Private Schools (2026-27)

Tri-state Christian Academy Photo
Tri-state Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
(2)
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Map of Holiness Christian Academy
Holiness Christian Academy
Gr: 5-9 | 6 students
Baptist
30 Dogwood Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Kiddie Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
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Map of Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Baptist
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
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Map of Shorehaven School
Shorehaven School
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
1040 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1800
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Elkton, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
452 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1100
(3)
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Elkton, MD Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
435
Students
17
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkton)
This State (MD)
# Schools
5 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
435 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
19%
39%
0.60
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
43 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
235 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
54%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
143 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
33%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkton, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Elkton, MD is Tri-state Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Elkton?
5 private schools are located in Elkton.
How diverse are private schools in Elkton?
Elkton private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Elkton go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Elkton are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkton?
60% of private schools in Elkton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Elkton are often viewed compared to one another?

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