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Sykesville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 552 students in Sykesville, MD, 6% of all K-12 students in Sykesville, MD are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
13% of private schools in Sykesville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 552
  • Average Tuition: $23,685
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 35%
  • View Sykesville, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 552
  • Average Tuition: $23,685
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 35%
  • View Sykesville, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Sykesville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy Photo
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
(6)
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Glenwood Academy Photo
Glenwood Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
(7)
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Eldersburg KinderCare Photo
Eldersburg KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1641 Liberty Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 781-4709
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Daycare / Preschool
6300 Goddard Park Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-0150
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Map of Goddard School Of Eldersburg, The
Goddard School Of Eldersburg, The
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
2028 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
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Map of Immanuel Montessori School
Immanuel Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
7590 College Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
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Legacy School Photo
Legacy School
Gr: 1-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
115 Terrapin Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-1717
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Map of Macbeth Academy
Macbeth Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
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Sykesville, MD ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

8
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+100.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
552
Students
+200.0% (+368 students) 10-yr
$23,685
Avg. Tuition
+398.6% (+$18,935) 10-yr
9
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-3 students) 10-yr
35%
Students of Color
+45.8% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-36.4% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sykesville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools
849 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearSykesville, MD Total Schools
20258
20248
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20174
20162
20154
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# Students
552 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202579183179
202479179172
202360183174
202290195185
202188188180
202085178171
201962178175
201857177172
201759184180
201678182178
201561176167
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% Students of Color
35%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202535%38%34%
202430%37%34%
202320%38%33%
202237%38%33%
202137%37%32%
202026%37%32%
201926%36%31%
201826%35%31%
201729%37%32%
201630%37%32%
201524%39%32%
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0.59
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.590.660.65
20240.590.660.65
20230.550.660.65
20220.410.640.64
20210.420.650.64
20200.430.650.64
20190.510.630.63
20180.530.630.63
20170.520.610.61
20160.520.610.61
20150.510.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20257%4%5%
20247%4%5%
20237%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%5%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20254%16%7%
20244%17%7%
20231%17%8%
20151%18%8%
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# White Students
179 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
32%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202532%50%52%
202432%50%52%
202333%51%52%
202225%53%54%
202126%52%54%
202027%53%54%
201937%55%56%
201840%55%56%
201740%57%58%
201643%57%58%
201538%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
303 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
55%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202555%25%26%
202455%25%26%
202358%25%25%
202273%23%25%
202172%23%25%
202071%22%24%
201960%22%24%
201856%22%23%
201757%20%22%
201654%20%22%
201558%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20197:19:112:1
20188:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202580%56%55%
202480%56%54%
202380%56%54%
202280%56%54%
202170%56%54%
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Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202591615
202491615
2023121615
2022121615
2021111615
2020121615
2019121615
2018121615
2017121615
2016121515
2015121515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,685
$16,385

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$20,352$16,322$15,012
2024$19,692$15,118$13,254
2023$15,275$14,252$12,626
2022$15,275$13,866$12,187
2021$15,275$13,318$11,800
2020$15,275$12,826$11,512
2019$15,275$13,101$11,293
2018$5,750$12,693$11,017
2017$5,450$12,195$10,708
2016$4,950$12,181$10,356
2015$4,750$11,449$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$4,500
$1,344
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202523%34%34%
202423%35%34%
20235%34%34%
20225%34%33%
20215%34%33%
20205%32%32%
20195%31%31%
20185%30%30%
20175%30%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$6,740

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$8,000$6,310$7,073
2024$8,000$6,180$6,930
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearSykesville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202569%79%81%
202465%81%85%
202390%82%85%
202290%81%85%
202190%81%85%
202090%80%85%
201990%80%85%
201890%80%85%
201790%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sykesville, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Sykesville, MD is Glenwood Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sykesville?
8 private schools are located in Sykesville.
How diverse are private schools in Sykesville?
Sykesville private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Sykesville go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Sykesville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sykesville?
13% of private schools in Sykesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Which private schools in Sykesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Sykesville include: Eldersburg KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Eldersburg KinderCare

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