Oldest Private Schools in Maryland

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  • The average private school in Maryland was founded around 1966 (2018-19).
  • The oldest private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The oldest private school in Maryland is West Nottingham Academy, founded in 1744.

Oldest Private Schools in Maryland (2018-19)

  • School Founding Date Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo - Our 120-acre campus is just an hour's drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Univ. of Delaware's campus - all perfect for weekend activities and cultural events.
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1744
    Grades: 9-121079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    (410)658-9279
  • Rank: #22.
    Friends School of Baltimore
    Friends School of Baltimore Photo - The world needs what our children can do.
    (Friends)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1784
    Grades: PK-125114 N Charles St
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)649-3211
  • Rank: #33.
    Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - 100% of our graduates go to four year colleges or universities. The top acceptances in the last three years are: Georgetown, Notre Dame, Boston College, University of Virginia, and Univsersity of Pennsylvania. We also send young men to Harvard, Cornell, Yale, Princeton, Vanderbilt, and Duke. Nearly $2 million in merit scholarships was awarded to our graduating class last year.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1789
    Grades: 9-1210900 Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301)214-1215
  • Rank: #44.
    Mother Seton School
    Mother Seton School Photo - Mother Seton School offers more than a solid academic and ethical foundation. A genuinely loving and welcoming community--a true family of teachers, students, and parents--helps shape children who grow strong and true.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1810
    Grades: PK-8100 Creamery Road
    Emmitsburg, MD 21727
    (301)447-3161
  • Rank: #55.
    St. James Academy
    St. James Academy Photo
    (Episcopal)
     Founding Date: 1821
    Grades: PK-83100 Monkton Road
    Monkton, MD 21111
    (410)771-4816
  • Rank: #6-76.-7.
    St. John Regional Catholic School
    St. John Regional Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1829
    Grades: PK-88414 Opossumtown Pike
    Frederick, MD 21702
    (301)662-6722
  • Rank: #6-76.-7.
    St John's Catholic Prep
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1829
    Grades: 9-123989 Buckeystown Pike
    Buckeystown, MD 21717
    (301)662-4210
  • Rank: #88.
    St. Timothy's School
    All-girls (Episcopal)
     Founding Date: 1832
    Grades: 9-128400 Greenspring Avenue
    Stevenson, MD 21153
    (410)486-7401
  • Rank: #99.
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - The picturesque campus is situated in a safe, rural environment, but only 65 miles away from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
    (Episcopal)
     Founding Date: 1842
    Grades: 8-1217641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-9330
  • Rank: #1010.
    Boys' Latin School Of Maryland
    Boys' Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School
    All-boys
     Founding Date: 1844
    Grades: NS-12822 W Lake Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)377-5192
  • Rank: #1111.
    Calvert Hall College High School
    Calvert Hall College High School Photo - Our students proudly support their classmates at a home soccer match.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1845
    Grades: 9-128102 Lasalle Road
    Towson, MD 21286
    (410)825-4266
  • Rank: #1212.
    Institute Of Notre Dame
    Institute Of Notre Dame Photo - IND stands proudly in its original location since 1847. Feel the history and tradition as you climb the slate stairs that over 11,000 alumnae have walked, and relish the stories that have been told from generation to generation. Did you know that IND was part of the Underground Railroad? Join us, become part of the past, change the future!
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1847
    Grades: 9-12901 Aisquith Street
    Baltimore, MD 21202
    (410)522-7800
  • Rank: #1313.
    St Pauls School
    (Episcopal)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1849
    Grades: K-1211152 Falls Rd
    Brooklandville, MD 21022
    (410)825-4400
  • Rank: #1414.
    Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, college preparatoryLoyola Blakefield
    Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, college preparatoryLoyola Blakefield Photo
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1852
    Grades: 6-12500 Chestnut Avenue
    Towson, MD 21204
    (410)823-0601
  • Rank: #1515.
    The Maryland School For The Blind
    Special Education School
     Founding Date: 1853
    Grades: PK-123501 Taylor Ave
    Nottingham, MD 21236
    (410)444-5000
  • Rank: #1616.
    St Augustine School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1857
    Grades: NS-85990 Old Washington Road
    Elkridge, MD 21075
    (410)796-3040
  • Rank: #1717.
    St John Evangelist Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1858
    Grades: PK-813311 Long Green Pike
    Hydes, MD 21082
    (410)592-9585
  • Rank: #1818.
    St Mary Elementary School
    St Mary Elementary School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School enjoys a waterfront campus in historic downtown Annapolis, MD
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1862
    Grades: K-8111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    (410)990-4135
  • Rank: #1919.
    St Agnes School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1865
    Grades: PK-8603 Saint Agnes Ln
    Baltimore, MD 21229
    (410)747-4070
  • Rank: #2020.
    St. John Catholic School
    St. John Catholic School Photo - St. John Catholic School - Westminster. Carroll County's Premier Catholic School serving students from Pre-K through Grade 8.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1866
    Grades: PK-845 Monroe Street
    Westminster, MD 21157
    (410)848-7455
  • Rank: #2121.
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - If theater is you passion, then come to Oldfields! We produce excellent plays and musicals. We also offer a Directing course, where each student casts and produces a play of her choosing.
    All-girls
     Founding Date: 1867
    Grades: 8-121500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
  • Rank: #2222.
    Academy Of The Holy Cross
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1868
    Grades: 9-124920 Strathmore Ave
    Kensington, MD 20895
    (301)942-2100
  • Rank: #2323.
    School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1871
    Grades: K-8111 Amberly Way
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)464-4100
  • Rank: #2424.
    Notre Dame Preparatory School
    All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1873
    Grades: 6-12815 Hampton Lane
    Towson, MD 21286
    (410)825-6202
  • Rank: #2525.
    St. Mary Catholic School
    St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School students extend an open invitation for you to witness a faith-filled education behind these doors.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1874
    Grades: NS-8218 W Washington St
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-1184
  • Rank: #2626.
    St. Joseph School-Fullerton
    St. Joseph School-Fullerton Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     Founding Date: 1877
    Grades: PK-88416 Belair Road
    Nottingham, MD 21236
    (410)256-8026
  • Rank: #2727.
    Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
    Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1879
    Grades: PK-84801 Ilchester Rd
    Ellicott City, MD 21043
    (410)744-4251
  • Rank: #28-2928.-29.
    Bryn Mawr School
    All-girls
     Founding Date: 1885
    Grades: PK-12109 W Melrose Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)323-8800
  • Rank: #28-2928.-29.
    St. Mary's Ryken, A college preparatory Catholic high school
    St. Mary's Ryken, A college preparatory Catholic high school Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1885
    Grades: 9-1222600 Camp Calvert Road
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
    (301)373-4183
  • Rank: #3030.
    Little Flower School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1887
    Grades: PK-820410 Point Lookout Rd.
    Great Mills, MD 20634
    (301)994-0404
  • Rank: #3131.
    St Mark School
    St Mark School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1889
    Grades: PK-826 Melvin Ave
    Catonsville, MD 21228
    (410)744-6560
  • Rank: #32-3332.-33.
    Calvert School
    Calvert School Photo - Calvert School
    Founding Date: 1897
    Grades: K-8105 Tuscany Rd
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)243-6054
  • Rank: #32-3332.-33.
    Gilman School
    Gilman School Photo - Middle School teacher, Dave Anderson, in his art class.
    All-boys
     Founding Date: 1897
    Grades: PK-125407 Roland Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)323-3800
  • Rank: #34-3534.-35.
    Holton-Arms School
    All-girls
     Founding Date: 1901
    Grades: 3-127303 River Road
    Bethesda, MD 20817
    (301)365-5300
  • Rank: #34-3534.-35.
    Roland Park Country School
    Roland Park Country School Photo - Roland Park Country School
    All-girls
     Founding Date: 1901
    Grades: PK-125204 Roland Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410)323-5500
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