For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 191 students in Joppa, MD (there are , serving 3,092 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Joppa, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Joppa, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other Lutheran).
草榴社区 Schools in Joppa, MD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
900 Trimble Road
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1100 Philadelphia Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Joppa)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
191 Students
143,278 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
21 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
314 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
87%
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
n/a
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Joppa, MD?
2 private schools are located in Joppa, MD.
What percentage of students in Joppa go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Joppa are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Joppa?
100% of private schools in Joppa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other Lutheran).
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.