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Best Wicomico County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,190 students in Wicomico County, MD (there are 25 public schools, serving 15,086 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 80%.
55% of private schools in Wicomico County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,190
  • Average Tuition: $11,074
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Wicomico County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,190
  • Average Tuition: $11,074
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Wicomico County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Wicomico County 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 Photo
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
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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Map of Salisbury Mennonite School
Salisbury Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Mennonite
31612 Zion Rd
Parsonsburg, MD 21849
(443) 735-5060
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Map of Stepping Stones Learning Academy
Stepping Stones Learning Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
402 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
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Tenderheart Early Learning Center Photo
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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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWicomico County Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
20229
20219
202010
201910
201810
201710
201610
201513
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# Students
2,190 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025199183179
2024199179172
2023182183174
2022202195185
2021200188180
2020181178171
2019198178175
2018198177172
2017194184180
2016193182178
2015150176167
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% Average Students of Color
15%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202515%38%34%
202415%37%34%
202315%38%33%
202216%38%33%
202114%37%32%
202013%37%32%
201911%36%31%
201810%35%31%
201714%37%32%
201614%37%32%
201515%39%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
195 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
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
201511:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
57%

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

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
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)

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
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

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025111313
2024141312
2023141311
2022111211
2021111211
2020121111
2019121211
2018101111
2017101110
2016101110
201591010
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Average SAT score
1176
(Out of 1600)
1222

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025117612281233
2024117612231230
2023117612221228
2022117612251229
2021117712281229
2020117712251226
2019116212231226
2018113412261226
2017110012311233
2016110013391306
2015110011941258
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025272726
2024272626
2023272626
2022272626
2021262626
2020262625
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,074
$16,385

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
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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Average Acceptance Rate
92%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20250.550.660.65
20240.550.660.65
20230.540.660.65
20220.500.640.64
20210.490.650.64
20200.480.650.64
20190.500.630.63
20180.500.630.63
20170.490.610.61
20160.490.610.61
20150.480.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20213%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
50 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20233%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
126 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20256%16%7%
20246%17%7%
20235%17%8%
20225%17%7%
20215%17%7%
20205%17%8%
20193%16%7%
20183%17%7%
20173%17%7%
20163%17%7%
20153%18%8%
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# White Students
1,335 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
61%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202561%50%52%
202461%50%52%
202361%51%52%
202267%53%54%
202167%52%54%
202069%53%54%
201965%55%56%
201865%55%56%
201766%57%58%
201666%57%58%
201567%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
631 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
29%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWicomico County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202529%25%26%
202429%25%26%
202329%25%25%
202224%23%25%
202123%23%25%
202022%22%24%
201928%22%24%
201828%22%23%
201728%20%22%
201628%20%22%
201526%20%21%
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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 Wicomico County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Wicomico County, MD include Salisbury Christian School, Wicomico Day School, and Asbury Child Development Center.
How many private schools are located in Wicomico County?
11 private schools are located in Wicomico County.
How diverse are private schools in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Wicomico County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Wicomico County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wicomico County?
55% of private schools in Wicomico County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private schools in Wicomico County are often viewed compared to one another?

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