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Essex Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 844 students in Essex, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private high schools in Essex, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Essex Private High 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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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)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
844
Students
+15.0% (+110 students) 10-yr
$9,220
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
+76.5% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Essex)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
287 Schools
# Students
844 Students
74,000 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025422264253
2024422260245
2023408266247
2022408288257
2021408270249
2020408260235
2019433258242
2018433257238
2017277257246
2016277251241
2015245234220
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% Students of Color
30%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202530%36%32%
202430%35%31%
202327%35%31%
202225%37%30%
202125%36%30%
202025%35%29%
201924%34%29%
201824%33%28%
201719%36%30%
201619%36%30%
201517%38%30%
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0.54
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.540.600.61
20240.540.600.60
20230.500.590.60
20220.480.580.58
20210.480.590.57
20200.480.580.57
20190.480.550.56
20180.480.550.55
20170.400.530.54
20160.400.530.54
20150.400.540.53
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
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# Asian Students
7 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%6%
20232%4%6%
20223%4%5%
20213%4%5%
20203%4%5%
20193%4%5%
20183%4%5%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
65 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258%5%9%
20248%5%9%
20236%4%8%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%8%
20206%5%8%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20172%3%7%
20162%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
156 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
18%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202518%17%8%
202418%18%8%
202318%19%8%
202216%18%8%
202116%18%8%
202016%19%8%
201913%18%8%
201813%18%8%
201712%19%8%
201612%19%8%
201510%21%9%
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# White Students
546 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
65%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202565%59%59%
202465%59%60%
202368%60%60%
202270%61%62%
202170%60%63%
202070%61%64%
201971%64%64%
201871%64%65%
201777%65%66%
201677%65%66%
201577%64%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
59 Students
11,750 Students
% of Others Students
7%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20257%15%17%
20247%14%15%
20236%13%16%
20225%11%16%
20215%12%15%
20205%10%14%
20197%11%14%
20187%11%13%
20176%9%14%
20166%9%13%
20158%8%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
8,789 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202513:19:110:1
202413:19:110:1
202315:18:110:1
202212:19:110:1
202112:19:110:1
202012:19:110:1
201914:18:110:1
201814:18:110:1
201710:18:110:1
201610:18:110:1
201511:19:110:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025181514
2024181514
2023181514
2022181514
2021181514
2020181514
2019181514
2018181414
2017181414
2016181414
2015181414
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202541313
202441312
202341312
202241312
202141212
202041212
201941211
201841111
201741111
201641111
201541010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,220
$20,784

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$9,220$20,331$17,997
2024$9,220$19,484$17,011
2023$9,220$18,118$16,191
2022$9,220$17,865$15,821
2021$9,220$16,665$15,331
2020$9,220$16,013$15,046
2019$9,220$16,628$14,791
2018$9,220$16,352$14,527
2017$9,220$15,381$14,161
2016$9,220$15,502$13,713
2015$9,220$14,146$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearEssex, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202585%77%79%
202485%77%81%
202385%78%81%
202285%76%81%
202185%77%81%
202085%75%81%
201985%76%81%
201885%75%80%
201785%75%81%
201685%75%80%
201585%76%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Essex, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Essex, MD include Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Elementary School and Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
How many private high schools are located in Essex?
2 private high schools are located in Essex.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Essex?
100% of private high schools in Essex are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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