West Nottingham Academy Photo - Our 120-acre campus is just an hour's drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Univ. of Delaware's campus - all perfect for weekend activities and cultural events.

Top 3 Best Cecil County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,431 students in Cecil County, MD (there are 29 public schools, serving 14,780 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Cecil County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Cecil County, MD include The Tome School, West Nottingham Academy and Immaculate Conception School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
55% of private schools in Cecil County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Cecil County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
(3)
452 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
The Tome School
The Tome School Photo - Lower School students
581 S Maryland Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
Grades: K-12
| 407 students
Tri-state Christian Academy
Tri-state Christian Academy Photo - Canterbury Tales
(Christian)
(2)
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy Photo - Our 120-acre campus is just an hour's drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Univ. of Delaware's campus - all perfect for weekend activities and cultural events.
(4)
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
800 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6465
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
High Road School Of Harford County
Special Education School
1250 Brass Mill Rd
Belcamp, MD 21017
(410) 272-1123
Grades: 3-12
| 38 students
Holiness Christian Academy
(Baptist)
30 Dogwood Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(443) 553-5477
Grades: 5-9
| 6 students
Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Daycare / Preschool
100 Kiddie Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
Grades: NS-PK
| 100 students
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
3141 Old Elk Neck Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-3764
Grades: 1-10
| 14 students
Mount Aviat Academy
Mount Aviat Academy Photo - Our gym, St. Joseph Hall
(Catholic)
99 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Shorehaven School
Special Education School
1040 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1800
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Elijah School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Christian)
245 Old Zion Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-2244
Grades: 8-11
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cecil County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Cecil County, MD include The Tome School, West Nottingham Academy and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private schools are located in Cecil County, MD?
11 private schools are located in Cecil County, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Cecil County, MD?
Cecil County, MD private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of students in Cecil County, MD go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Cecil County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cecil County, MD?
55% of private schools in Cecil County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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