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Best Essex Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 935 students in Essex, MD (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,045 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Essex, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Essex, MD include Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Elementary School and Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private schools in Essex, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Top Ranked Essex Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
1706 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-1023
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1702 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-0859
Gr: NS-9 | 368 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Stephens Christian Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
1525 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 772-3447
Gr: K-4 | 91 students Tuition listed
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Essex, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
716 Myrth Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-7787
Gr: K-9 | 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Essex, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Essex, MD include Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Elementary School and Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
How many private schools are located in Essex?
3 private schools are located in Essex.
What percentage of students in Essex go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Essex are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Essex?
100% of private schools in Essex are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

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