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Best Somerset County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 564 students in Somerset County, MD (there are , serving 2,894 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Somerset County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Somerset County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Holly Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 564 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
7317 Mennonite Church Road
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 957-0222

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
564 Students
143,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
14,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
57%
Average Class Size
23 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1222
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,600
$15,892
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$6,915
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
21 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
475 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
84%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
46 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
8%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Somerset County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, MD is Holly Grove Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
1 private schools are located in Somerset County.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
100% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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