The average percentage of private school faculty in Maryland who have attained an advanced degree is 56% (2025-26).
The private school in Maryland with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 88%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 93%
Maryland Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 337-8519
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 337-8519
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS-12
15951 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 977-6600
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 977-6600
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS-PK
1896, Urbana Pike, Suite 23 Hyattstown MD 20871
Frederick, MD 21704
(301) 874-1896
Frederick, MD 21704
(301) 874-1896
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Our Lady Of Hope St. Luke School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8003 North Boundary Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 288-2793
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 288-2793
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-K
14015 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-8404
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-8404
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 1-8
2430 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(240) 324-6160
Spencerville, MD 20868
(240) 324-6160
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-K
2410 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 434-0373
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 434-0373
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
The Benedictine School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: Inquire with school
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-12
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-6
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Rank: #1111.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: PK-8
8416 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
HCHC Leadership Academy![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]()

Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-11
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Immaculate Heart of Mary![Immaculate Heart of Mary Photo Immaculate Heart of Mary Photo]()

(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
8501 Loch Raven Blvd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 668-8466
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 668-8466
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
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. 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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-8
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
103 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Childrens Magnet Montessori School
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K
6135 Old Washington Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 220-3792
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 220-3792
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Gateway School![Gateway School Photo - Little Ears, Big Voices Gateway School Photo - Little Ears, Big Voices]()

Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
5900 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 318-6780
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 318-6780
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 3-12
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Grace Lutheran School![Grace Lutheran School Photo - 2nd graders learning their place values Grace Lutheran School Photo - 2nd graders learning their place values]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7500 Pearl Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4416 Wilkens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 242-3688
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 242-3688
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
St. Augustine School![St. Augustine School Photo St. Augustine School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5990 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7800 Livingston Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 567-6212
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 567-6212
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
St. Jude Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - First Day of School 2024-2025. St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - First Day of School 2024-2025.]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-5
2001 Old Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-1924
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-1924
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
6401 South Orchard Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-1212
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-1212
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
113 St Mary's Place
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
900 High Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
111 Amberly Way
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 464-4100
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 464-4100
Rank: #17 - 3417. - 34.
The Tidewater Montessori School![The Tidewater Montessori School Photo - As a Maryland Green School, we are keenly aware of our role in helping students to understand that they are the future owners of our planet. The Tidewater Montessori School Photo - As a Maryland Green School, we are keenly aware of our role in helping students to understand that they are the future owners of our planet.]()

Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-6
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
Rank: #3535.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: PK-9
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Maryland who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in Maryland who have attained an advanced degree is 56% for 2025-26.
Which private schools in Maryland have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in Maryland with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory, Butler Montessori and Green Valley Montessori (formerly Urbana Montessori).
Which private high school and private elementary school in Maryland have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in Maryland with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.
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