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Essex Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 80%.
100% of private schools in Essex, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Essex Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
935
Students
+13.3% (+110 students) 10-yr
$7,647
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
+42.3% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+27.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Essex)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
935 Students
143,278 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025312183179
2024312179172
2023302183174
2022302195185
2021302188180
2020302178171
2019319178175
2018319177172
2017215184180
2016215182178
2015206176167
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% Students of Color
37%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202537%38%34%
202437%37%34%
202334%38%33%
202233%38%33%
202133%37%32%
202033%37%32%
201931%36%31%
201831%35%31%
201730%37%32%
201630%37%32%
201526%39%32%
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0.61
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.610.660.65
20240.610.660.65
20230.570.660.65
20220.560.640.64
20210.560.650.64
20200.560.650.64
20190.550.630.63
20180.550.630.63
20170.510.610.61
20160.510.610.61
20150.490.620.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20257%5%9%
20247%4%9%
20236%4%9%
20226%4%8%
20216%4%9%
20206%4%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
180 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
19%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202519%16%7%
202419%17%7%
202319%17%8%
202217%17%7%
202117%17%7%
202017%17%8%
201915%16%7%
201815%17%7%
201714%17%7%
201614%17%7%
201512%18%8%
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# White Students
546 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
59%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202558%50%52%
202458%50%52%
202362%51%52%
202263%53%54%
202163%52%54%
202063%53%54%
201964%55%56%
201864%55%56%
201767%57%58%
201667%57%58%
201569%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
124 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202513%25%26%
202413%25%26%
202311%25%25%
202212%23%25%
202112%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%22%23%
201715%20%22%
201615%20%22%
201514%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202514:110:111:1
202414:110:111:1
202315:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201914:19:112:1
201814:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025181615
2024181615
2023181615
2022181615
2021181615
2020181615
2019181615
2018181615
2017181615
2016181515
2015181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202541313
202441312
202341311
202241211
202141211
202041111
201941211
201841111
201741110
201641110
201541010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,647
$16,397

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$7,647$16,322$15,012
2024$7,647$15,118$13,254
2023$7,647$14,252$12,626
2022$7,647$13,866$12,187
2021$7,647$13,318$11,800
2020$7,647$12,826$11,512
2019$7,647$13,101$11,293
2018$7,647$12,693$11,017
2017$7,647$12,195$10,708
2016$7,647$12,181$10,356
2015$7,647$11,449$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202585%79%81%
202485%81%85%
202385%82%85%
202285%81%85%
202185%81%85%
202085%80%85%
201985%80%85%
201885%80%85%
201785%81%85%
201685%81%85%
201585%81%85%
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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 School and Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Elementary 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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