For the 2026 school year, there are 852 private schools serving 143,425 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 $16,042 for elementary schools and $20,500 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include Severn School, The Bryn Mawr School, and Gilman School.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 38% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
852 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
143,425 Students
5,699,317 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14,900 Teachers
507,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1228
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,249
$14,878
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,273
$1,138
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,342
$7,124
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$69.58 million
$61.71 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
359 Students
29,886 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,681 Students
265,088 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,179 Students
507,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
23,452 Students
416,690 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
71,808 Students
2,932,713 Students
% White Students
50%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
548 Students
20,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
35,862 Students
1,471,571 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Maryland Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Glen (4 schools), Canton (3 schools), Frankford (3 schools), Johnston Square (3 schools), Wyndhurst (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% 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 Severn School, The Bryn Mawr School, and Gilman School.
How many private schools are located in Maryland?
There are 852 private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools cost in Maryland?
The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,042 for elementary schools and $20,500 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, Gan Israel Day School vs. Bet Yeladim Inc
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