Indian Creek School

1130 Anne Chambers Way Crownsville, MD 21032
www.indiancreekschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,750
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 17 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • Indian Creek School is the premiere independent school in the Annapolis area, where kindness is currency, well-being is priority, and excellence in education is relentlessly pursued.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,750
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 17 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Indian Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1973
Colors
White, Green
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
560 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science (on-line)
AP English Language & CompositionAP Environmental Science
AP European HistoryAP French
AP GovernmentAP Literature & Composition
AP Microeconomics (on-line)AP Physics
AP PsychologyAP Spanish
AP Statistics (on-line)AP United States History
AP World History (on-line)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform-Khaki pants, skirts, polo and oxford shirts, ties

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Range: $21,400 - $32,300
Summer Program Cost Notes
Range: $200 - $450 weekly
% on Financial Aid
23%
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Christina Mueller
Admissions Associate
Whit Willocks
Endowment Size
$4 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Engineering ClubYearbook


Club or Organization:
Class GovernmentGreen Club
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
Quill and Scroll Honor SocietySpanish Honor Society
Tri M Music Honor Society


Arts and Music Programs:
DramaMusical Theater

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Kindness is currency, well-being is priority, and excellence in education is relentlessly pursued.'
  • School Mascot: The Eagles
  • Indian Creek School is a private, co-educational, nonsectarian day school for students age three through grade 12, located on a wooded 114-acre campus just north of Annapolis, Maryland. At Indian Creek School, students age 3 to grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. ICS students are challenged and inspired to discover their passions, purpose, and potential.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Indian Creek School cost?
Indian Creek School's tuition is approximately $33,750 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Indian Creek School?
The acceptance rate of Indian Creek School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Indian Creek School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.
Does Indian Creek School offer a summer program?
Yes, Indian Creek School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Indian Creek School offer?
Indian Creek School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Indian Creek School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.
What is Indian Creek School's ranking?
Indian Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Indian Creek School?
The application deadline for Indian Creek School is Jan. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
This school is great! I'm a "frosh" & I love it! Everyone is so nice, teachers, faculty & students!
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5  
Excellent and strong academics. Nurturing environment . Make s everyone feel welcome. Strong parental support . Teachers are dedicated and know their students. My child is learning something new everyday child loves going to school everyday . Equal balance of academics and social activities . Field trip enhance learning . Glad I chose this school.
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5  
We as parents struggle and question if we are doing the right thing for our children's education, but when your child walks out of a school that he just shadowed and says, "I love it here." You know you are on the right track. We are immensely happy with Indian Creek Upper School and staff. We visited several private schools and public schools too. We wanted to make sure our son would fit in and more important, was the school focused on preparing our son for college. We found both. He has found friends and clubs to join. I need to mention that we think the school knows what colleges are looking for, the well rounded student. IC students must try for one semester an after school club in sports, arts and the sciences. This gives our son an opportunity to try different things he probably wouldn't and a good admission application. Our son is enjoying learning again. What a change from his last school. We thought he gave up on science, but now he comes home and talks about it and even decided to take a science class as an elective. We love it! I believe this is due to his teacher. The science staff really gets involved with their students and there are several hands on opportunities. He is taking two AP courses and taking an on line Chinese class. This school has guided our son in the right direction. The staff is energetic and knows their students well. They are involved and always ready to assist. We made the right choice and on top of that, our son is happy about it.
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The average private school tuition in Anne Arundel County, MD is $13,830 for elementary schools and $17,259 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Anne Arundel County, MD is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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