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Best Salisbury Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,034 students in Salisbury, MD (there are 15 public schools, serving 10,326 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Salisbury, MD include The Salisbury School, Wicomico Day School, and Asbury Child Development Center.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
56% of private schools in Salisbury, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Salisbury Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Asbury Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1401 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-7058
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salisbury Christian School
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(Christian)
807 Parker Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-0661
Gr: NS-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Salisbury School
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(4)
6279 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-4464
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wicomico Day School
(1)
1315 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-5451
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Tuition listed
Bundles Of Joy University
Daycare / Preschool
1409 S Division St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 341-0333
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Faith Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
30505 Dagsboro Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
(Catholic)
500 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 749-9907
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Salisbury Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6413 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-4455
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Tenderheart Early Learning Center
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Daycare / Preschool
31690 Winterplace Parkway
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9799
Gr: NS | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Niverton Rd
Salisbury, MD 15558
(814) 662-2482
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students

Overview

This Town (Salisbury)
This State (MD)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,034 Students
143,563 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
14,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1176
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,074
$16,211
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,689 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
6,189 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
90 Students
23,479 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
1,227 Students
71,885 Students
% White Students
60%
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
622 Students
35,854 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Salisbury, MD include The Salisbury School, Wicomico Day School, and Asbury Child Development Center.
How many private schools are located in Salisbury?
9 private schools are located in Salisbury.
How diverse are private schools in Salisbury?
Salisbury private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Salisbury go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Salisbury are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salisbury?
56% of private schools in Salisbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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