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Emmitsburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 434 students in Emmitsburg, MD, 67% of all K-12 students in Emmitsburg, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Emmitsburg, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Emmitsburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Mother Seton School Photo
Mother Seton School
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
100 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-3165
(3)
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Emmitsburg, MD Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
434
Students
$7,070
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Emmitsburg)
This State (MD)
# Schools
1 School
849 Schools
# Students
434 Students
143,597 Students
% Students of Color
4%
39%
0.26
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
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
<1%
17%
# White Students
372 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
86%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
48 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
57%
Average Class Size
25 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,070
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,396
$6,990
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Emmitsburg, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Emmitsburg, MD is Mother Seton School.
How many private schools are located in Emmitsburg?
1 private schools are located in Emmitsburg.
What percentage of students in Emmitsburg go to private school?
67% of all K-12 students in Emmitsburg are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Emmitsburg?
100% of private schools in Emmitsburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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