Salem School (2026 Profile)

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Salem School

605 Salem Drive
Frostburg, MD 21532

Tel: (301) 689-0322

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The Maryland Salem Children's Trust, Inc., provides a home, family, counseling and education to children who have been abused, neglected abandoned.

Set against a backdrop of old-growth cherry, maple, pine and oak trees in the Appalachians and bordered by exquisite Meadow Mountain and pristine state forest in beautiful Garrett County, Salem is a haven for children who have experienced repeated trauma at a young age.

It is a sanctuary whose mission is to glorify God and respect His creation through promoting reconciliation and peace in a world of broken promises and failed responsibilities.

From its humble beginnings in a single residence nearly three decades ago to the nine structures now in use and a complete range of therapeutic services, Salem has grown steadily through divine guidance and the help of a world-wide network of friends.

In its almost-three decades it has served 400 children between the ages of six and 18.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Maryland Salem Children's Trust, Inc., provides a home, family, counseling and education to children who have been abused, neglected abandoned. Set against a backdrop of old-growth cherry, maple, pine and oak trees in the Appalachians and bordered by exquisite Meadow Mountain and pristine state forest in beautiful Garrett County, Salem is a haven for children who have experienced repeated trauma at a young age. It is a sanctuary whose mission is to glorify God and respect His creation through promoting reconciliation and peace in a world of broken promises and failed responsibilities. From its humble beginnings in a single residence nearly three decades ago to the nine structures now in use and a complete range of therapeutic services, Salem has grown steadily through divine guidance and the help of a world-wide network of friends. In its almost-three decades it has served 400 children between the ages of six and 18.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,166 for elementary schools and $20,709 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).