St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy Photo - At SSCCA, students are actively involved in the learning process. The use of songs and recitation makes learning facts fun.

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Maryland

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Maryland is 78% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Maryland is The Calverton School, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 8% 60% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 37%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Maryland (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Grades: PK-12
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Rank: #22.
Norwood School
Norwood School Photo - Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-8
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Atholton Adventist Academy
Atholton Adventist Academy Photo - Atholton Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist school providing quality education and a warm community for students.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Gerstell Academy
Gerstell Academy Photo - Boy's Lacrosse at Gerstell...one of our many offerings for athletes!
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Great Commission Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-7
3 N Earlton Road Ext
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-2231
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Hamilton A/g Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
6508 Old Harford Rd 12
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 254-0971
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought
Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought Photo - Some of our first and second graders take time out to enjoy a cooperative project during their free-time.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
3005 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 542-1915
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Redwood Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-5
1605 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851
(301) 762-2524
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Roland Park Country School
Roland Park Country School Photo - What makes RPCS such an empowering school? The unique relationships created between students from K-12. From our kindergarten and 1st graders being paired and performing with our Upper School singing and dancing groups, to Upper School STEM classes hosting probability carnivals for Lower School, or Middle School students speaking to Lower School, we treasure and nurture these bonds.
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
St. James & John School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1012 Somerset St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 342-3222
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
St. Pauls School for Boys
St. Pauls School for Boys Photo - St. Paul's School for Boys upper school building was designed to foster the supportive relationships and unique learning opportunities that are at the heart of the St. Paul`s experience.
(Episcopal)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 5-12
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1012 Summerset St
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 342-3222
Rank: #3 - 143. - 14.
The Siena School
The Siena School Photo - The Siena School offers a rich educational program for bright, college-bound students in grades 4-12 with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia.
Special Education School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 3-12
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Rank: #1515.
St. Jerome Academy
St. Jerome Academy Photo - 43rd Avenue Entrance
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: NS-8
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Father Andrew White Sj School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Rank: #1919.
Friends Community School
Friends Community School Photo
(Friends)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: K-8
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 441-2100
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Glenwood Academy
Glenwood Academy Photo - Glenwood Academy now has classes through 11th grade with 12th grade beginning next year.
Special Education School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 3-12
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sisters Academy Of Baltimore
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 5-8
139 First Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-1212
Rank: #2222.
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: NS-12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Rank: #2323.
Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School Photo - Our Great Garden Heroes club donates our organic fruits & vegetables to the Frederick County Foodbank!
(Friends)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: K-12
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
The Bryn Mawr School
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
Gilman School
Gilman School Photo - Gilman's Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
The Heights School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 3-12
10400 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
Learning Community International The
Learning Community International The Photo - TLCI Core Beliefs Empowering learners to create and achieve their educational goals through a customized and collaborative process of reflection, self-evaluation, and self-correction.
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
9085 Flamepool Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
Mother Seton Academy
Mother Seton Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-8
2215 Greenmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 563-2833
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo - Our mission is to provide a nurturing and academically challenging environment where students can grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to fostering a love of learning, instilling Catholic values, and preparing our students to become compassionate, responsible, and successful individuals.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School enjoys a waterfront campus in historic downtown Annapolis, MD
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Rank: #24 - 3224. - 32.
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Rank: #3333.
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo - Small classes ensure engagement and mastery of material. A variety of AP and post-AP courses (17 total) allow interested students to pursue subjects in greater depth.
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: 8-12
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Rank: #3434.
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Grades: NS-8
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Rank: #35 - 4135. - 41.
Al-Huda School
Al-Huda School Photo - The Al-Huda School....a look inside! https://www.alhuda.org/ 301-982-2402 5301 Edgewood Rd College Park Maryland 20740
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Maryland average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 78% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maryland include The Calverton School, Norwood School and Atholton Adventist Academy.

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