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Best Calvert County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 835 students in Calvert County, MD (there are , serving 15,179 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
60% of private schools in Calvert County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 835
  • Average Tuition: $15,806
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 54%
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Calvert County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 835
  • Average Tuition: $15,806
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 54%
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Calvert County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Calvert County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

The Calverton School Photo
The Calverton School
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
(11)
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Our Lady Star Of The Sea School Photo
Our Lady Star Of The Sea School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
90 Alexander Lane
Solomons, MD 20688
(410) 326-3171
(1)
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The Tidewater Montessori School Photo
The Tidewater Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
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Cardinal Hickey Academy Photo
Cardinal Hickey Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1601 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
(8)
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearCalvert County Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
835 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025168183179
2024167179172
2023198183174
2022193195185
2021198188180
2020155178171
2019156178175
2018156177172
2017184184180
2016184182178
2015181176167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202524%38%34%
202420%37%34%
202321%38%33%
202223%38%33%
202120%37%32%
202019%37%32%
201925%36%31%
201825%35%31%
201719%37%32%
201619%37%32%
201519%39%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202548%56%55%
202438%56%54%
202336%56%54%
202236%56%54%
202170%56%54%
202070%57%54%
201970%57%53%
201870%56%53%
201770%56%53%
201670%57%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025161615
2024181615
2023191615
2022181615
2021121615
2020121615
2019121615
2018121615
2017121615
2016121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,806
$16,385

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$15,706$16,322$15,012
2024$9,595$15,118$13,254
2023$8,415$14,252$12,626
2022$8,592$13,866$12,187
2021$8,592$13,318$11,800
2020$8,592$12,826$11,512
2019$8,592$13,101$11,293
2018$8,592$12,693$11,017
2017$8,353$12,195$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
54%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202554%34%34%
202454%35%34%
202339%34%34%
202236%34%33%
202136%34%33%
202036%32%32%
201920%31%31%
201820%30%30%
201720%30%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,202
$6,740

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$5,202$6,310$7,073
2024$5,202$6,180$6,930
2023$6,624$6,116$6,469
2022$8,247$5,933$6,289
2021$8,247$5,629$6,055
2020$8,247$5,390$5,921
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Average Acceptance Rate
66%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202566%79%81%
202490%81%85%
202390%82%85%
202290%81%85%
202190%81%85%
202090%80%85%
201990%80%85%
201890%80%85%
201790%81%85%
201690%81%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20250.560.660.65
20240.560.660.65
20230.490.660.65
20220.470.640.64
20210.480.650.64
20200.450.650.64
20190.440.630.63
20180.440.630.63
20170.450.610.61
20160.450.610.61
20150.440.620.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20255%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20236%3%5%
20225%3%4%
20216%4%4%
20205%4%4%
20195%4%4%
20185%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
56 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20257%16%7%
20247%17%7%
20238%17%8%
20229%17%7%
20218%17%7%
20209%17%8%
20199%16%7%
20189%17%7%
20176%17%7%
20166%17%7%
20157%18%8%
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# White Students
530 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
62%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202562%50%52%
202462%50%52%
202370%51%52%
202272%53%54%
202171%52%54%
202073%53%54%
201973%55%56%
201873%55%56%
201772%57%58%
201672%57%58%
201573%56%58%
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# 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
188 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCalvert County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202522%25%26%
202421%25%26%
202315%25%25%
202213%23%25%
202114%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201911%22%24%
201811%22%23%
201718%20%22%
201618%20%22%
201516%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Calvert County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Calvert County, MD include The Calverton School, The Tidewater Montessori School, and Our Lady Star Of The Sea School.
How many private schools are located in Calvert County?
4 private schools are located in Calvert County.
What percentage of students in Calvert County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Calvert County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calvert County?
60% of private schools in Calvert County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Calvert County are often viewed compared to one another?

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