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Westminster Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,124 students in Westminster, MD, 12% of all K-12 students in Westminster, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Westminster, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,124
  • Average Tuition: $10,524
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Westminster, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,124
  • Average Tuition: $10,524
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Westminster, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Westminster Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Carroll Christian Schools
Carroll Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
550 Baltimore Blvd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-3838
(2)
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Carroll Lutheran School Photo
Carroll Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1738 Old Taneytown Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-1050
(2)
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Montessori School Of Westminster Photo
Montessori School Of Westminster
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
(2)
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St. John Catholic School Photo
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
45 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-7455
(1)
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Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Program Photo
Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Program
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
65 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(443) 289-9019
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North Carroll Community School Photo
North Carroll Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
401 Stone Road
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 386-0655
(2)
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Westminster, MD Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,124
Students
$10,524
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Westminster)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,124 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
14%
39%
0.58
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
38 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
451 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
54%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
310 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
37%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1221
Average ACT score
16
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,524
$15,978
Average Summer Program Cost
$295
$1,355
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,367
$6,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Westminster, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Westminster, MD include Carroll Lutheran School, St. John Catholic School, and Carroll Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Westminster?
6 private schools are located in Westminster.
How diverse are private schools in Westminster?
Westminster private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Westminster go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Westminster are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Westminster?
67% of private schools in Westminster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Westminster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Westminster include: Carroll Lutheran School vs. Carroll Christian Schools

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