Best Anne Arundel County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private high schools serving 7,973 students in Anne Arundel County, MD.
The average tuition cost is $17,259, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average tuition cost of $20,736.
54% of private high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 7,973
  • Average Tuition: $17,259
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Anne Arundel County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 7,973
  • Average Tuition: $17,259
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Anne Arundel County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Anne Arundel County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Rockbridge Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 35
Christian
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
(8)
The Maven Academy Photo
Gr: 3-12
1908 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 216-7070
(9)
Annapolis Area Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 846 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
(7)
Map of Annapolis Area Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 794 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
109 Burns Crossing Rd.
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
(1)
Arundel Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of God
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
(7)
Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Map of The Harbour School At Annapolis
Gr: 1-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
Map of Indian Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
(3)
Key School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
(7)
St. Marys High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
113 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
Severn School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 50
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Map of Chesapeake Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Assembly of God
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Map of Chesterton Academy of Annapolis
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
31 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 855-3216
Map of The Children's Guild At Anne Arundel County
Gr: 4-9 | 15 students
Special Education School
6730 Baymeadow Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Divine Mercy Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
(3)
Map of Forbush School At Anne Arundel The
Gr: 4-11 | 9 students
Special Education School
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-9181
Granite Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Baptist
7823 Oakwood Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-1118
(1)
Map of High Road School Of Anne Arundel County
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
1131 Benfield Blvd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 846-5282
Map of Kennedy Krieger At Southern High School
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 1000 students
Special Education School
4400 Solomons Island Rd Room E-207
Harwood, MD 20776
(443) 923-7800
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Anne Arundel County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Alpert Family Aleph Bet Jewish Day School
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students
Jewish
1125 Spa Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9044
(2)
Map of Creative Garden Learning Center
Gr: K-1 | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
717 E Ordnance Rd
Curtis Bay, MD 21226
(410) 761-7600
Lake Shore Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
(1)
Map of Martin Barr Adventist School
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2365 Bell Branch Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-0078
Map of Play & Learn At Community Place
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 987-3312
Map of Ridge School Of Anne Arundel County
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
16 Romig Dr
Crownsville, MD 21032
(301) 912-1004

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
26 Schools
# Students
7,973 Students
73,728 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
875 Teachers
8,739 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1298
(Out of 1600)
1224
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,259
$20,736
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,349
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
$10,286
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$13.5 million
$27.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.61
# American Indian Students
37 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
122 Students
2,586 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
965 Students
12,729 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
4,185 Students
43,521 Students
% White Students
57%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,891 Students
11,669 Students
% of Others Students
26%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn School, and St. Marys High School.
How many private high schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
26 private high schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
How much do private high schools cost in Anne Arundel County?
The average tuition cost is $17,259, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $20,736.
How diverse are private high schools in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County private high schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Anne Arundel County?
54% of private high schools in Anne Arundel County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?

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