Shorehaven School in Elkton, MD serves 22 students across grades 8 through 12 in a co–ed, nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 58% of the student body at Shorehaven School represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Nearby private schools in Elkton include Tri–state Christian Academy and Holiness Christian Academy, providing additional options for families in suburban Cecil County.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Once you choose hope, anything's possible. -Christopher Reeve
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shorehaven School?
The application deadline for Shorehaven School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Shorehaven School is Holiness Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tri-state Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holiness Christian Academy
(Baptist)
30 Dogwood Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 6 students
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Mount Aviat Academy ![Mount Aviat Academy Photo]( "Mount Aviat Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
399 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1752 Dixie Line Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 456-9838
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 456-9838
3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holiness Christian Academy
(Baptist)
30 Dogwood Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 6 students
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
581 S Maryland Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 407 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Glasgow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holiness Christian Academy
(Baptist)
30 Dogwood Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 6 students
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Mount Aviat Academy ![Mount Aviat Academy Photo]( "Mount Aviat Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
399 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School ![Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Aviat Academy ![Mount Aviat Academy Photo]( "Mount Aviat Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
399 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Daycare / Preschool
100 Kiddie Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Christ The Teacher Catholic School ![Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Casho Mill KinderCare ![Casho Mill KinderCare Photo - Casho Mill KinderCare Front]( "Casho Mill KinderCare Photo - Casho Mill KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
4.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Tuition listed
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