For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 2,680 students in Howard County, MD.
The top ranked private high schools in Howard County, MD include Glenelg Country School, HCHC Leadership Academy and Chapelgate Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
18% of private high schools in Howard County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Presbyterian).
Top Ranked Howard County Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Grades: NS-12
| 901 students
Fusion Academy Columbia![Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Grades: K-12
| 383 students
3060 Roxbury Mills Road
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 489-6959
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 489-6959
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
HCHC Leadership Academy![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]( "HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program")
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Grades: K-10
| 39 students
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Grades: K-12
| 889 students
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
High Road Academy
Special Education School
9705 Washington Blvd N
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 483-8605
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 483-8605
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Learning Community International The
Alternative School
9085 Flamepool Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Phillips School - Laurel
Special Education School
8920 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 470-1620
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 470-1620
Grades: 5-12
| 64 students
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Grades: K-10
| students
Howard County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Bible Church Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5810 Timberview Dr
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-2727
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-2727
Grades: NS-12
| 40 students
Lornwood Day Care & Gifted Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
10453 Green Mountain Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-7026
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-7026
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Love Of Learning Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
9151 Rumsey Road
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 715-9600
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 715-9600
Grades: PK-3
| 150 students
Nurturing Nest Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
5885 Robert Oliver Pl
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 772-6378
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 772-6378
Grades: NS-K
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Howard County, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Howard County, MD include Glenelg Country School, HCHC Leadership Academy and Chapelgate Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Howard County, MD?
11 private high schools are located in Howard County, MD.
How diverse are private high schools in Howard County, MD?
Howard County, MD private high schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County, MD?
18% of private high schools in Howard County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Presbyterian).
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