For the 2026 school year, there are 849 private schools serving 143,278 students in Maryland (there are 1,410 public schools, serving 892,215 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Maryland attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $16,166 for elementary schools and $20,709 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include Landon School, Roland Park Country School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
The average acceptance rate is 80% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 39% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
849 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
143,278 Students
5,689,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14,973 Teachers
508,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1221
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,397
$14,950
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,376
$1,153
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,755
$7,228
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$71.92 million
$63.28 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
350 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,672 Students
264,899 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,178 Students
506,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
23,445 Students
415,674 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
71,762 Students
2,930,451 Students
% White Students
50%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
548 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
35,769 Students
1,473,461 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Maryland Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Glen (4 schools), Canton (3 schools), Frankford (3 schools), Johnston Square (3 schools), Wyndhurst (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Maryland?
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include Landon School, Roland Park Country School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
How many private schools are located in Maryland?
There are 849 private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools cost in Maryland?
The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,166 for elementary schools and $20,709 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maryland?
Approximately 39% of students in Maryland private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Maryland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Maryland attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
Which private schools in Maryland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Maryland include: Countryside Christian School vs. Open Bible Academy, Open Bible Academy vs. Countryside Christian School, Gan Israel Day School vs. Bet Yeladim Inc
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