The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,282 per year (2025).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $16,059 per year and the private high school average is $20,168 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Woods Memorial Child Development Center, with a tuition of $1,475.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,475
$5,750
Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,614
Maryland 17³Ô¹Ïs By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Woods Memorial Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Tuition: $1,475
Grades: NS-PK
611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-9168
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-9168
Rank: #22.
HCHC Leadership Academy![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]()

Alternative School
Tuition: $1,784
Grades: K-10
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Rank: #33.
The Family Academy Of Bethesda![The Family Academy Of Bethesda Photo The Family Academy Of Bethesda Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $2,310
Grades: PK-K
4324 Montgomery Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-5437
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-5437
Rank: #44.
Wee Folk School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Tuition: $2,475
Grades: PK-K
35 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-5117
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-5117
Rank: #55.
Dulaney Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: PK-K
6915 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-2702
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-2702
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-12
1009 N Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-K
3250 Charmil Drive
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 374-9286
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 374-9286
Rank: #88.
Beginnings Montessori School![Beginnings Montessori School Photo Beginnings Montessori School Photo]()

Montessori School
Tuition: $3,900
Grades: PK-5
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Rank: #99.
Tuition: $4,200
Grades: K-5
1808 Edison Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 327-9020
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 327-9020
Rank: #1010.
Bethlehem Christian Day School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $4,370
Grades: 1-8
4815 Hamilton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 488-4445
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 488-4445
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Countryside Christian School
(Church of Christ)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: PK-8
5333 Austin Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
St. Stephens Christian Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: K-4
1525 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 772-3447
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 772-3447
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
In Faith Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: K
657 Broadneck Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-7680
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-7680
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Seaside Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: PK-12
12637a Ocean Gtwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7595
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7595
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $4,608
Grades: PK-12
16221 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-0368
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-0368
Rank: #1616.
Tuition: $4,800
Grades: 9-12
337 West 30th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 467-4920
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 467-4920
Rank: #1717.
Geneva Day School![Geneva Day School Photo - Apples for our teachers. . . and our students! Geneva Day School Photo - Apples for our teachers. . . and our students!]()

Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $4,940
Grades: PK-K
11931 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
Rank: #1818.
Book Of Life Academy![Book Of Life Academy Photo Book Of Life Academy Photo]()

(Assembly of God)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-5
913 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Rank: #1919.
St. Peters Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
Tuition: $5,190
Grades: PK-5
7910 Belair Rd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 665-4521
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 665-4521
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Edinboro Early School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-K
380 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 987-9142
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 987-9142
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-12
12215 Walnut Pt W
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-2600
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-2600
Rank: #2222.
Calvary Christian Academy![Calvary Christian Academy Photo Calvary Christian Academy Photo]()

(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,229
Grades: NS-12
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Rank: #2323.
St. John's Elementary School![St. John's Elementary School Photo - St. John's School St. John's Elementary School Photo - St. John's School]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $5,290
Grades: PK-8
43900 Saint Johns Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
Rank: #2424.
Towson Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Tuition: $5,440
Grades: NS
400 W Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-2762
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-2762
Rank: #2525.
Tuition: $5,450
Grades: PK-8
218 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
Rank: #2626.
Elf Early Learning Fun School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $5,490
Grades: NS-PK
19821 White Ground Rd./p.o. Bo
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 540-3370
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 540-3370
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Beddow School
Montessori School
Tuition: $5,500
Grades: PK-6
8600 Loughran Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mt Aetna Adventist School (MAAS)![Mt Aetna Adventist School (MAAS) Photo - Front entrance of school building Mt Aetna Adventist School (MAAS) Photo - Front entrance of school building]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $5,500
Grades: K-8
10207 Crystal Falls Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 824-3875
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 824-3875
Rank: #2929.
Tuition: $5,575
Grades: PK-12
401 Morgnec Rd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
Rank: #3030.
Greater Youth Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,600
Grades: PK-8
200 N Bentalou St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 945-7300
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 945-7300
Rank: #3131.
Ascension Lutheran Church Preschool![Ascension Lutheran Church Preschool Photo Ascension Lutheran Church Preschool Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
Tuition: $5,700
Grades: NS-PK
7601 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 825-1725
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 825-1725
Rank: #3232.
Tuition: $5,705
Grades: PK-12
30505 Dagsboro Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Center For Creative Learning
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: PK-5
5150 Balto Natl Pike
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 945-0665
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 945-0665
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: K-12
20300 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 840-9830
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 840-9830
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: PK-8
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average private schools tuition?
The Maryland average private schools tuition is $16,282 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools in Maryland include Woods Memorial Child Development Center, HCHC Leadership Academy and The Family Academy Of Bethesda.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Maryland?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Maryland is HCHC Leadership Academy, with a tuition of $1784. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is HCHC Leadership Academy, with a tuition of $1784.
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