Best Queen Anne's County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 403 students in Queen Anne's County, MD (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,502 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is same as the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in Queen Anne's County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 403
  • Average Tuition: $27,445
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Queen Anne's County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 403
  • Average Tuition: $27,445
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Queen Anne's County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Queen Anne's County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Gunston School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
(3)
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
931 Love Point Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 643-3034
(2)
Wye River Upper School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
316 S. Commerce St
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-2922
(6)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Queen Anne's County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Eastern Shore Junior Academy
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
407 Dudley Corners Road
Sudlersville, MD 21668
(410) 505-4074
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
403 Students
143,446 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
14,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
57%
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1222
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,445
$16,377
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,939
$6,753
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$72.03 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
232 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
58%
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
161 Students
35,946 Students
% of Others Students
40%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Queen Anne's County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Queen Anne's County, MD is The Gunston School.
How many private schools are located in Queen Anne's County?
3 private schools are located in Queen Anne's County.
What percentage of students in Queen Anne's County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Queen Anne's County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Queen Anne's County?
33% of private schools in Queen Anne's County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Queen Anne's County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Queen Anne's County include: Wye River Upper School vs. The Gunston School, The Gunston School vs. Wye River Upper School

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