At Jefferson School At Finian Center, Students attend classes that encourage their success in curricula consistent with Maryland State Department of Education requirements.
The School is also a caring community where students learn to develop healthy relationships with teachers, therapists, and other professional staff and one another while participating in a therapeutic milieu.
The School is 10 miles south of Frederick, Maryland, located in Jefferson, Maryland.
Fully accredited, the School provides services to both residential and day students.
It includes a full size gymnasium, library/media center, art center, an environmental studies classroom and greenhouse, and a wood shop.
In addition, the facility has dining, recreation and health service areas.
The beautiful rural location offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature studies, and an outdoor classroom/group meeting area widely used in suitable weather.
The main campus school program currently accommodates over 100 children a day.
Fifty students are residents of our psychiatric Residential Treatment Center and 50-60 are day students.
The disabilities served are students with primary emotional disturbance, behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental and post traumatic stress disorders.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland's ranking?
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland?
The application deadline for Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland is Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beginnings Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Humpty Dumpty Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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Miles
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Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Beginnings Montessori School ![Beginnings Montessori School Photo]( "Beginnings Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Allegany Boys Camp
All-boys (Mennonite)
20700 Wagner Cutoff Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 478-5721
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 478-5721
10.7 miles
Gr: 4-11 | 25 students
Oldtown Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
14815 Bear Hill Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
11 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beginnings Montessori School ![Beginnings Montessori School Photo]( "Beginnings Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Flintstone Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
20020 W Flintstone Creek Rd Ne
Flintstone, MD 21530
(301) 478-2424
Flintstone, MD 21530
(301) 478-2424
9.5 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Beginnings Montessori School ![Beginnings Montessori School Photo]( "Beginnings Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Creek Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 New Creek School Rd
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
9263.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Westernport Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
172 Church St
Westernport, MD 21562
(301) 359-0511
Westernport, MD 21562
(301) 359-0511
9264.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
9265 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Keyser Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
9265 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Mineral County Technical Center
Vocational School
981 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
9265 miles
Gr: 9-12
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