Anne Arundel County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 87 private schools serving 17,147 students in Anne Arundel County, MD (there are 125 public schools, serving 83,967 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $13,295, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,974.
49% of private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 87
  • # Students Served: 17,147
  • Average Tuition: $13,295
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Anne Arundel County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 87
  • # Students Served: 17,147
  • Average Tuition: $13,295
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Anne Arundel County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Anne Arundel County Private Schools (2026-27)

Rockbridge Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 35
Christian
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
(8)
St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
(3)
The Maven Academy Photo
Gr: 3-12
1908 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 216-7070
(9)
Annapolis Area Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 846 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
(7)
Map of Annapolis Area Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 794 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
109 Burns Crossing Rd.
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
(1)
Arundel Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of God
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
(7)
Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Map of The Harbour School At Annapolis
Gr: 1-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
Map of Heritage Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 316 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1740 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-6680
Map of Indian Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
(3)
Key School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
(7)
Monsignor Slade Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
120 Dorsey Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-7130
(11)
Naval Academy Primary School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
74 Greenbury Point Rd
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
(1)
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
(5)
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
(3)
St. Marys High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
113 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
308 Oak Manor Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-5790
(61)
St. Philip Neri Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
6401 South Orchard Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-1212
(2)
Map of School Of Incarnation
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students
Catholic
1070 Cecil Ave S
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
School Of The Incarnation Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 750 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
2601 Symphony Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 519-2285
(5)
Severn School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 920 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 51
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Map of Antioch Christian School
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students
Pentecostal
1535 Ritchie Hwy
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-5000
Arnold Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
365 Jones Station Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1882
(1)
Map of Asbury Community Christian Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 198 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
78 Church Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-7113
Map of Beaver Creek Childcare & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
2165 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 721-4145
Book Of Life Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Assembly of God
913 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Map of Broadwater Creek Academy
Gr: K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
5610 Battee Dr
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
Calvary Center School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
301 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-3812
Map of Chesapeake Academy
Gr: NS-5
Avg. class size: 16 students
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Map of Chesapeake Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students
Assembly of God
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Map of Chesapeake Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-4740
Map of Chesterton Academy of Annapolis
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
31 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 855-3216
Map of The Children's Guild At Anne Arundel County
Gr: 4-9 | 15 students
Special Education School
6730 Baymeadow Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Map of Childtime Childcare, Inc.
Gr: NS-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Ashton Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 850-4415
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Anne Arundel County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Alpert Family Aleph Bet Jewish Day School
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students
Jewish
1125 Spa Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9044
(2)
Map of Creative Garden Learning Center
Gr: K-1 | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
717 E Ordnance Rd
Curtis Bay, MD 21226
(410) 761-7600
Lake Shore Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
(1)
Map of Martin Barr Adventist School
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2365 Bell Branch Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-0078
Map of Play & Learn At Community Place
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 987-3312
Map of Ridge School Of Anne Arundel County
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
16 Romig Dr
Crownsville, MD 21032
(301) 912-1004

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
89 Schools

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Private schools down 3 in Anne Arundel County, falling from 92 in 2016 to 89 in 2025 after peaking at 91 in 2020-2021.
# Students
17,147 Students
143,597 Students

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Average students up 28 in Anne Arundel County private schools, rising from 204 in 2016 to 232 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
31%
39%

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Students of color up 8 points in Anne Arundel County private schools, rising from 21% in 2016 to 29% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,650 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

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Student-teacher ratio up 3 in Anne Arundel County private schools, from 8:1 in 2019 to 11:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
57%

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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

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Class size steady at 16 in Anne Arundel County private schools, matching Maryland at 16 in 2025 and staying above the U.S. at 15.
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1304
(Out of 1600)
1221
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,295
$15,974

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Tuition up 24% in Anne Arundel County, rising from $10,429 in 2016 to $12,927 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$625
$1,355
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
35%

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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,433
$6,990

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Grant amount up 811 dollars in Anne Arundel County private schools, from $2,678 in 2018 to $3,489 in 2025.
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
83%

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Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$19.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66

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Diversity score up 10 points in Anne Arundel County private schools, rising from 0.52 in 2016 to 0.62 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
51 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
234 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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Asian enrollment held at 2% in Anne Arundel County in 2025, the same as 2016 and below Maryland’s 4% and the U.S. 5%.
# Hispanic Students
527 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

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Hispanic share rose 1 point in Anne Arundel County private schools, from 2% in 2016 to 3% in 2025, while Maryland reached 5% and the U.S. 9%.
# Black Students
1,513 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%

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Black students up 3 points in Anne Arundel County private schools, rising from 6% in 2016 to 9% in 2025.
# White Students
8,411 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
51%
50%

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White students down 12 points in Anne Arundel County private schools, from 63% in 2016 to 51% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
5,702 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
35%
25%

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Other races up 9 points in Anne Arundel County private schools, rising from 26% in 2016 to 35% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Key School, St. Mary Elementary School, and Severn School.
How many private schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
87 private schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
How much do private schools cost in Anne Arundel County?
The average tuition cost is $13,295, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,974.
How diverse are private schools in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Anne Arundel County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anne Arundel County?
49% of private schools in Anne Arundel County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?

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