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Elkton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 80%.
60% of private schools in Elkton, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Elkton Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
435
Students
-41.0% (-302 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
+72.7% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkton)
This State (MD)
# Schools
5 Schools
849 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearElkton, MD Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20157
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# Students
435 Students
143,278 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202587183179
202487179172
202398183174
2022125195185
2021125188180
2020130178171
2019139178175
2018139177172
2017130184180
2016140182178
2015105176167
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% Students of Color
19%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202519%38%34%
202419%37%34%
202318%38%33%
202218%38%33%
202118%37%32%
202016%37%32%
201914%36%31%
201814%35%31%
201713%37%32%
201611%37%32%
201511%39%32%
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0.60
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.600.660.65
20240.600.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.580.640.64
20210.580.650.64
20200.550.650.64
20190.450.630.63
20180.450.630.63
20170.330.610.61
20160.330.610.61
20150.320.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202510%16%7%
202410%17%7%
20239%17%8%
20229%17%7%
20219%17%7%
20207%17%8%
20196%16%7%
20186%17%7%
20173%17%7%
20163%17%7%
20153%18%8%
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# White Students
235 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
54%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202554%50%52%
202454%50%52%
202354%51%52%
202257%53%54%
202157%52%54%
202061%53%54%
201972%55%56%
201872%55%56%
201781%57%58%
201681%57%58%
201581%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
143 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
33%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202532%25%26%
202432%25%26%
202334%25%25%
202231%23%25%
202131%23%25%
202028%22%24%
201919%22%24%
201819%22%23%
201713%20%22%
201613%20%22%
201512%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20158:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202520%56%55%
202420%56%54%
202323%56%54%
202220%56%54%
202120%56%54%
202023%57%54%
201923%57%53%
201823%56%53%
201725%56%53%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025171615
2024171615
2023191615
2022171615
2021171615
2020191615
2019191615
2018191615
2017191615
2016171515
2015171515
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkton, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202599%79%81%
202499%81%85%
202399%82%85%
202299%81%85%
202199%81%85%
202099%80%85%
201999%80%85%
201899%80%85%
201799%81%85%
201699%81%85%
201599%81%85%
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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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