The average private high school in Maryland was founded around 1955 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Maryland is West Nottingham Academy, founded in 1744.
Year Founded Range: 1744
1911
Avg. Year Founded: 1861
Oldest Private High Schools in Maryland (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1744
Grades: 9-12
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1784
Grades: PK-12
5114 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1789
Grades: 9-12
10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Rank: #44.
St. Frances Academy![St. Frances Academy Photo]( "St. Frances Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1828
Grades: 9-12
501 E Chase St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5794
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5794
Rank: #55.
St. John's Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: 9-12
3989 Buckeystown Pike
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1832
Grades: 9-12
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: 8-12
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Rank: #88.
Boys Latin School Of Maryland![Boys Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School]( "Boys Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School")
All-boys
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: K-12
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1845
Grades: 9-12
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1849
Grades: 5-12
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 6-12
500 Chestnut Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 841-3544
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 841-3544
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mount de Sales Academy![Mount de Sales Academy Photo]( "Mount de Sales Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 9-12
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: 9-12
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: 1-12
4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
The Maryland School For The Blind
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: PK-12
3501 Taylor Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: 6-12
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Rank: #1717.
St. Anns High School
All-girls | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: 9-12
4901 Eastern Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 559-5500
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 559-5500
Rank: #1818.
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School
All-girls | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: 6-12
205 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 8-12
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1050
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1050
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: 9-12
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-12
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: 6-12
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
4403 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
Rank: #2424.
San Mar Children's Home Inc
All-girls | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 8-12
8504 Mapleville Rd
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(501) 733-9067
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(501) 733-9067
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-12
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: 9-12
22600 Camp Calvert Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 373-4184
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 373-4184
Rank: #2727.
Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: PK-12
2000 E Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 426-2309
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 426-2309
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: K-12
581 S Maryland Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
Rank: #2929.
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.]( "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
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: PK-12
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Rank: #3030.
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.]( "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
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: PK-12
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Rank: #3131.
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: 3-12
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: 9-12
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
Rank: #3333.
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: K-12
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: NS-12
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average private high schools founding year?
The Maryland average private high schools founding year is 1955 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Maryland?
The top ranked private high schools in Maryland include West Nottingham Academy, Friends School Of Baltimore and Georgetown Preparatory School.
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