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Joppa Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 191 students in Joppa, MD, 6% of all K-12 students in Joppa, MD are educated in private schools versus public 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Joppa, MD (2026-27)

Map of Chesapeake Christian School
Chesapeake Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
900 Trimble Road
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
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Trinity Lutheran Christian School Photo
Trinity Lutheran Christian School
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1100 Philadelphia Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
(5)
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Joppa, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
191
Students
-38.8% (-121 students) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+7.7% (+1 student) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
-54.5% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Joppa)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
848 Schools
# Students
191 Students
143,446 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202596183179
202473179172
2023158183174
2022194195185
2021194188180
2020194178171
2019194178175
2018195177172
2017195184180
2016204182178
2015156176167
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% Students of Color
5%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255%38%34%
20245%37%34%
202336%38%33%
202241%38%33%
202141%37%32%
202041%37%32%
201941%36%31%
201842%35%31%
201746%37%32%
201636%37%32%
201511%39%32%
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0.25
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.250.660.65
20240.250.660.65
20230.250.660.65
20220.360.640.64
20210.360.650.64
20200.360.650.64
20190.360.630.63
20180.370.630.63
20170.370.610.61
20160.410.610.61
20150.120.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20256%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20236%3%5%
20226%3%4%
20216%4%4%
20206%4%4%
20196%4%4%
20186%3%4%
20176%3%4%
20166%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%5%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20256%16%7%
20246%17%7%
20236%17%8%
20225%17%7%
20215%17%7%
20205%17%8%
20195%16%7%
20185%17%7%
20175%17%7%
20165%17%7%
20155%18%8%
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# White Students
314 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
87%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202587%50%52%
202487%50%52%
202387%51%52%
202279%53%54%
202179%52%54%
202079%53%54%
201979%55%56%
201879%55%56%
201779%57%58%
201675%57%58%
201594%56%58%
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# 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
35,946 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20229%23%25%
20219%23%25%
20209%22%24%
20199%22%24%
20189%22%23%
20179%20%22%
201613%20%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201910:19:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoppa, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025141615
2024151615
2023151615
2022121615
2021121615
2020121615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131615
2016131515
2015131515
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Admissions & Athletics

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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