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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 919 students in Worcester County, MD (there are , serving 6,848 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of private schools in Worcester County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Worcester Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
Map of Beary Best Kindergarten
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
10032 Friendship Road
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-4245
Map of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Catholic
11242 Racetrack Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 208-1600
Map of Seaside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
12637a Ocean Gtwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7595
Map of Snow Hill Mennonite School
Gr: 1-11 | 5 students
Mennonite
5927 Worcester Highway
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-2734

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
919 Students
143,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
14,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,674
$15,892
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,915
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
734 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
80%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
97 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Worcester County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Worcester County, MD is Worcester Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Worcester County?
5 private schools are located in Worcester County.
How diverse are private schools in Worcester County?
Worcester County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Worcester County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Worcester County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Worcester County?
60% of private schools in Worcester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).
Which private schools in Worcester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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