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Wicomico County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,248 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 83%.

55% of private schools in Wicomico County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 2,248
Average Tuition: $11,315
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average Class Size: 17 students
% Students of Color: 19%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 2,248
Average Tuition: $11,315
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average Class Size: 17 students
% Students of Color: 19%
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Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Wicomico County Total Schools
2025	11
2024	11
2023	11
2022	9
2021	9
2020	10
2019	10
2018	10
2017	10
2016	10
2015	13

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# Students

2,248 Students

143,684 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	199	183	179
2024	199	179	172
2023	182	183	174
2022	202	195	185
2021	200	188	180
2020	181	178	171
2019	198	178	175
2018	198	177	172
2017	194	184	180
2016	193	182	178
2015	150	176	167

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% Average Students of Color

19%

39%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	15%	38%	34%
2024	15%	37%	34%
2023	15%	38%	33%
2022	16%	38%	33%
2021	14%	37%	32%
2020	13%	37%	32%
2019	11%	36%	31%
2018	10%	35%	31%
2017	14%	37%	32%
2016	14%	37%	32%
2015	15%	39%	32%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

198 Teachers

15,080 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	10:1	11:1
2024	11:1	10:1	11:1
2023	10:1	10:1	11:1
2022	9:1	10:1	11:1
2021	9:1	10:1	11:1
2020	9:1	10:1	12:1
2019	10:1	9:1	12:1
2018	10:1	10:1	12:1
2017	10:1	10:1	12:1
2016	10:1	10:1	12:1
2015	11:1	10:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

54%

57%

Average Class Size

17 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

11 courses

14 courses

Average SAT score

1176

(Out of 1600)

1221

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,315

$15,974

Average % on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,800

$6,990

Average Acceptance Rate

92%

83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56

0.66

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	0.55	0.66	0.65
2024	0.55	0.66	0.65
2023	0.54	0.66	0.65
2022	0.50	0.64	0.64
2021	0.49	0.65	0.64
2020	0.48	0.65	0.64
2019	0.50	0.63	0.63
2018	0.50	0.63	0.63
2017	0.49	0.61	0.61
2016	0.49	0.61	0.61
2015	0.48	0.62	0.61

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

349 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

50 Students

4,672 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	2%	3%	5%
2022	2%	3%	4%
2021	3%	4%	4%
2020	2%	4%	4%
2019	3%	4%	4%
2018	3%	3%	4%
2017	2%	3%	4%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

50 Students

6,178 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	2%	5%	9%
2024	2%	4%	9%
2023	3%	4%	9%
2022	2%	4%	8%
2021	2%	4%	9%
2020	2%	4%	9%
2019	1%	3%	8%
2018	1%	3%	8%
2017	1%	3%	8%
2016	1%	3%	8%
2015	1%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

126 Students

23,443 Students

% Black Students

17%

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	6%	16%	7%
2024	6%	17%	7%
2023	5%	17%	8%
2022	5%	17%	7%
2021	5%	17%	7%
2020	5%	17%	8%
2019	3%	16%	7%
2018	3%	17%	7%
2017	3%	17%	7%
2016	3%	17%	7%
2015	3%	18%	8%

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# White Students

1,335 Students

71,756 Students

% White Students

59%

50%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	61%	50%	52%
2024	61%	50%	52%
2023	61%	51%	52%
2022	67%	53%	54%
2021	67%	52%	54%
2020	69%	53%	54%
2019	65%	55%	56%
2018	65%	55%	56%
2017	66%	57%	58%
2016	66%	57%	58%
2015	67%	56%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

548 Students

% Hawaiian Students

# Others Students

689 Students

36,215 Students

% of Others Students

31%

25%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Wicomico County Average	Maryland (MD) Average	National Average
2025	29%	25%	26%
2024	29%	25%	26%
2023	29%	25%	25%
2022	24%	23%	25%
2021	23%	23%	25%
2020	22%	22%	24%
2019	28%	22%	24%
2018	28%	22%	23%
2017	28%	20%	22%
2016	28%	20%	22%
2015	26%	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 private schools in Wicomico County, MD include Wicomico Day School, The Salisbury School, and Salisbury Christian School.

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 19% 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?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Wicomico County include: Wicomico Day School vs. The Salisbury School, St. Francis De Sales Catholic School vs. The Salisbury School, Salisbury Baptist Academy vs. Salisbury Christian School

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