For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 67 students in Ridgely, MD (there are , serving 1,671 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Ridgely, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Ridgely, MD is The Benedictine School.
Top-Ranked Ridgely 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Benedictine School
Special Education School
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
Gr: Inquire with school | 67 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Ridgely)
This State (MD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
67 Students
143,278 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
19%
17%
# White Students
51 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
76%
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:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Ridgely, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Ridgely, MD is The Benedictine School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgely?
1 private schools are located in Ridgely.
What percentage of students in Ridgely go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Ridgely are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
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