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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association serving 1,681 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Maryland include St. Michaels School, St. John The Evangelist School, and St. Martin of Tours School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Maryland (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvert Hall College High School
Calvert Hall College High School Photo - Calvert Hall students love to support their peers and cheer on teams, like at volleyball matches pictured here.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin of Tours School
St. Martin of Tours School Photo - We look forward to hearing from you and partnering with you on the journey of education.
(Catholic)
(1)
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michaels School
St. Michaels School Photo - Kindergarten
(Catholic)
(1)
16560 Three Notch Rd
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-5454
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

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