For the 2023 school year, there are 832 private schools serving 139,385 students in Maryland (there are 1,423 public schools, serving 883,137 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Maryland are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,310 for elementary schools and $17,940 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Maryland include Rockbridge Academy, Glenelg Country School and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
The average acceptance rate is 82% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 36% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Maryland Private Schools by County (2023)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Maryland?
The best top ranked private schools in Maryland include Rockbridge Academy, Glenelg Country School and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
How many private schools are located in Maryland?
832 private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools cost in Maryland?
The average private school tuition in Maryland is $13,310 for elementary schools and $17,940 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maryland?
Maryland private schools are approximately 36% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Maryland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Maryland are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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