Best Cumberland Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,128 students in Cumberland, MD (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,150 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Cumberland, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland, MD include Bishop Walsh School and Calvary Christian Academy.
50% of private schools in Cumberland, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Cumberland Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Walsh School
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Grades: NS-12
| 322 students
Beginnings Montessori School
Beginnings Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(2)
2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7375
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland, MD include Bishop Walsh School and Calvary Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland, MD?
6 private schools are located in Cumberland, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Cumberland, MD?
Cumberland, MD private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Cumberland, MD go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Cumberland, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland, MD?
50% of private schools in Cumberland, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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