For the 2026 school year, there are 851 private schools serving 143,378 students in Maryland (there are 1,410 public schools, serving 892,215 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 $16,024 for elementary schools and $20,461 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include Gilman School, The Bryn Mawr School, and Roland Park Country 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
851 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
143,378 Students
5,700,153 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14,895 Teachers
508,036 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
1227
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,235
$14,882
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,273
$1,137
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,342
$7,141
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$69.58 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
359 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,681 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,179 Students
507,336 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
23,452 Students
416,665 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
71,800 Students
2,933,309 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
35,861 Students
1,471,980 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 Gilman School, The Bryn Mawr School, and Roland Park Country School.
How many private schools are located in Maryland?
There are 851 private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools cost in Maryland?
The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,024 for elementary schools and $20,461 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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