For the 2025-26 school year, there are 848 private schools serving 143,549 students in Maryland (there are 1,411 public schools, serving 890,044 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 $16,085 for elementary schools and $20,331 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include Gilman School, Roland Park Country School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 38% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top-Ranked Maryland Private Schools by County (2025-26)
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 Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Maryland?
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include Gilman School, Roland Park Country School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
How many private schools are located in Maryland?
There are 848 private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools cost in Maryland?
The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,085 for elementary schools and $20,331 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maryland?
Approximately 38% 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, Torah Institute vs. Talmudical Academy-baltimore
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