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Essex Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 935 students in Essex, MD, 9% of all K-12 students in Essex, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Essex, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Essex Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of St. Clare School
St. Clare School
Gr: K-9 | 180 students
Catholic
716 Myrth Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-7787
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Essex, MD Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
935
Students
$7,647
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Essex)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
935 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
37%
39%
0.61
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
180 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
19%
17%
# White Students
546 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
59%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
124 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,647
$15,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

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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