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Salisbury Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,034 students in Salisbury, MD, 16% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
56% of private schools in Salisbury, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Salisbury Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Asbury Child Development Center
Asbury Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1401 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-7058
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Salisbury Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
807 Parker Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-0661
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The Salisbury School
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
6279 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-4464
(4)
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Map of Wicomico Day School
Wicomico Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
1315 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-5451
(1)
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Map of Bundles Of Joy University
Bundles Of Joy University
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
1409 S Division St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 341-0333
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Map of Faith Baptist School
Faith Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students
Baptist
30505 Dagsboro Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
(1)
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
500 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 749-9907
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Map of Salisbury Baptist Academy
Salisbury Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Baptist
6413 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-4455
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Tenderheart Early Learning Center
Gr: NS | 82 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
31690 Winterplace Parkway
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9799
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Salisbury, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Niverton School
Niverton School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
550 Niverton Rd
Salisbury, MD 15558
(814) 662-2482
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Salisbury, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
2,034
Students
+13.3% (+238 students) 10-yr
$11,074
Avg. Tuition
+75.8% (+$4,774) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-6.7% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salisbury)
This State (MD)
# Schools
9 Schools
849 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSalisbury, MD Total Schools
20259
202410
20239
20228
20218
20209
20199
20188
20178
20168
20159
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# Students
2,034 Students
143,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025226183179
2024205179172
2023206183174
2022212195185
2021210188180
2020187178171
2019206178175
2018229177172
2017225184180
2016225182178
2015200176167
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% Students of Color
14%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202514%38%34%
202414%37%34%
202314%38%33%
202216%38%33%
202114%37%32%
202013%37%32%
201910%36%31%
201810%35%31%
201714%37%32%
201614%37%32%
201515%39%32%
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0.54
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.550.660.65
20240.540.660.65
20230.550.660.65
20220.500.640.64
20210.490.650.64
20200.480.650.64
20190.510.630.63
20180.510.630.63
20170.490.610.61
20160.490.610.61
20150.490.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
46 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
90 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20254%16%7%
20244%17%7%
20234%17%8%
20225%17%7%
20215%17%7%
20205%17%8%
20193%16%7%
20183%17%7%
20172%17%7%
20162%17%7%
20152%18%8%
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# White Students
1,227 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
60%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202560%50%52%
202461%50%52%
202360%51%52%
202267%53%54%
202167%52%54%
202068%53%54%
201964%55%56%
201864%55%56%
201766%57%58%
201666%57%58%
201566%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
622 Students
36,114 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202531%25%26%
202430%25%26%
202331%25%25%
202223%23%25%
202123%23%25%
202022%22%24%
201929%22%24%
201829%22%23%
201728%20%22%
201628%20%22%
201528%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
179 Teachers
15,024 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
201910:19:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202561%56%55%
202461%56%54%
202361%56%54%
202261%56%54%
202161%56%54%
202060%57%54%
201960%57%53%
201860%56%53%
201760%56%53%
201640%57%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025151615
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025111313
2024141312
2023141311
2022111211
2021111211
2020121111
2019121211
2018101111
2017101110
2016101110
201591010
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Average SAT score
1176
(Out of 1600)
1221

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025117612281233
2024117612231230
2023117612221228
2022117612251229
2021117712281229
2020117712251226
2019116212231226
2018113412261226
2017110012311233
2016110013391306
2015110011941258
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025272726
2024272626
2023272626
2022272626
2021262626
2020262625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,074
$15,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$11,074$16,322$15,012
2024$9,493$15,118$13,254
2023$9,493$14,252$12,626
2015$6,300$11,449$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
83%
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 39%.
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 Methodist).
Which private schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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