For the 2025 school year, there are 863 private schools serving 144,088 students in Maryland (there are , serving 890,455 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Maryland attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $16,059 for elementary schools and $20,168 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include The Bryn Mawr School, Gilman School, and Landon School.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 37% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Maryland 17³Ô¹Ïs by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Glen (4 schools), Canton (3 schools), Frankford (3 schools), Johnston Square (3 schools), Wyndhurst (3 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in 17³Ô¹Ïs
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Maryland?
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include The Bryn Mawr School, Gilman School, and Landon School.
How many private schools are located in Maryland?
There are 863 private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools cost in Maryland?
The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,059 for elementary schools and $20,168 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maryland?
Approximately 37% of students in Maryland private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Maryland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Maryland attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
Which private schools in Maryland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Maryland include: Countryside Christian School vs. Open Bible Academy, Open Bible Academy vs. Countryside Christian School, The Goddard School vs. Frederick Country Day Montessori School
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