For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 191 students in Joppa, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,092 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Joppa, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Joppa, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other Lutheran).
Private Schools in Joppa, MD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
900 Trimble Road
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1100 Philadelphia Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Joppa)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
191 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
38%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
21 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
314 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
87%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Joppa, MD?
2 private schools are located in Joppa, MD.
What percentage of students in Joppa go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Joppa are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Joppa?
100% of private schools in Joppa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other Lutheran).
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