St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo - Our teachers use engaging academics, a positive community, effective management, and expertise in developmental awareness to create a learning environment that is age-appropriate and responsive to students` strengths and needs.

Best Anne Arundel County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 87 private schools serving 17,219 students in Anne Arundel County, MD (there are 125 public schools, serving 83,967 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Severn School, Key School, and Indian Creek School.
The average tuition cost is $14,335, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,554.
49% of private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Anne Arundel County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockbridge Academy
Rockbridge Academy Photo - A joyful, supportive, Christ-centered community where your child can flourish!
(Christian)
(8)
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo - Our teachers use engaging academics, a positive community, effective management, and expertise in developmental awareness to create a learning environment that is age-appropriate and responsive to students` strengths and needs.
(Episcopal)
(3)
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Maven Academy
The Maven Academy Photo
(9)
1908 Forest Drive, Suite 2J
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 216-7070
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Annapolis Area Christian School
(Christian)
109 Burns Crossing Rd.
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
Gr: K-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School Photo - AACS Graduates
(Christian)
(6)
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
Gr: K-12 | 846 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Spalding High School
Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arundel Christian School
Arundel Christian School Photo
(Church of God)
(7)
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo
(Baptist)
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Harbour School At Annapolis
Special Education School
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
Gr: 1-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1740 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-6680
Gr: NS-PK | 316 students
Indian Creek School
(3)
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
Monsignor Slade Catholic School Photo - Rooted in Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence, Monsignor Slade Catholic School is dedicated to forming the whole child to know, love, and be a disciple of Christ.
(Catholic)
(10)
120 Dorsey Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-7130
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
74 Greenbury Point Rd
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School enjoys a waterfront campus in historic downtown Annapolis, MD
(Catholic)
(3)
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Gr: PK-8 | 849 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys High School
St. Marys High School Photo - Campus
(Catholic)
113 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(61)
308 Oak Manor Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-5790
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
St. Philip Neri Elementary School Photo - Please contact our Advancement Director, Mrs. Amy Boyd, at aboyd@st.philip-neri.org or call 410-859-1212 ext. 2107 to set up your virtual tour today!
(Catholic)
(2)
6401 South Orchard Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-1212
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1012 Summerset St
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 342-3222
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of Incarnation
(Catholic)
1070 Cecil Ave S
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of The Incarnation
School Of The Incarnation Photo - In addition to academic classes, students enjoy weekly "Specials" in six areas: Art, Music, Computer, Library, Spanish, and Physical Education.
(Catholic)
(5)
2601 Symphony Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 519-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 750 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Severn School
Severn School Photo
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesley Grove Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Methodist)
1320 Dorsey Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 787-0745
Gr: NS | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Antioch Christian School
(Pentecostal)
1535 Ritchie Hwy
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students
Arnold Christian Academy
Arnold Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Colebrook's science class dissected frogs
(Christian)
(1)
365 Jones Station Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1882
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Asbury Community Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
78 Church Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-7113
Gr: NS-PK | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Beaver Creek Childcare & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
2165 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 721-4145
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Book Of Life Academy
Book Of Life Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
913 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadwater Creek Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5610 Battee Dr
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
Gr: K | 33 students Tuition listed
Calvary Center School
Calvary Center School Photo - Nature walk
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
301 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-3812
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Chesapeake Academy
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Gr: NS-5 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Chesapeake Christian School
(Assembly of God)
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-4740
Gr: NS-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Chesterton Academy of Annapolis
(Catholic)
31 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 855-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Anne Arundel County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1125 Spa Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9044
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students
717 E Ordnance Rd
Curtis Bay, MD 21226
(410) 761-7600
Gr: K-1 | 89 students
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
2365 Bell Branch Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-0078
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
50 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 987-3312
Gr: PK-K | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Ridge School Of Anne Arundel County (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
16 Romig Dr
Crownsville, MD 21032
(301) 912-1004
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Severn School, Key School, and Indian Creek School.
How many private schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
87 private schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
How much do private schools cost in Anne Arundel County?
The average tuition cost is $14,335, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,554.
How diverse are private schools in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Anne Arundel County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anne Arundel County?
49% of private schools in Anne Arundel County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?

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