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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 65 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) serving 27,570 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland include Landon School, Bullis School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
The average tuition cost is $29,863, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
43% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 65

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 65

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland (2026-27)

Barrie School Photo
Barrie School
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Montessori School
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
(4)
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Bullis School Photo
Bullis School
Gr: K-12 | 1,099 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
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Glenelg Country School Photo
Glenelg Country School
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
(4)
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The Gunston School Photo
The Gunston School
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
(3)
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Landon School Photo
Landon School
Gr: 3-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 27
All-boys
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-1067
(6)
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McLean School Photo
McLean School
Gr: K-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
(10)
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Park School of Baltimore Photo
Park School of Baltimore
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
(3)
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St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
(3)
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St. John's Episcopal School Photo
St. John's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
(18)
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Washington Waldorf School Photo
Washington Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Waldorf School
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107
(9)
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Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
Archbishop Spalding High School
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)
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Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences Photo
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
Gr: NS-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
(9)
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Bishop McNamara High School Photo
Bishop McNamara High School
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
(1)
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Map of The Bryn Mawr School
The Bryn Mawr School
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16
All-girls
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
(1)
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Calvert School
Gr: K-8 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
105 Tuscany Rd
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 243-6054
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Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Photo
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
(8)
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Christ Episcopal School Photo
Christ Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
(25)
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Connelly School Of The Holy Child Photo
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
9029 Bradley Blvd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-0955
(1)
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Friends Meeting School Photo
Friends Meeting School
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Friends
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
(10)
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Garrison Forest School Photo
Garrison Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
(6)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland include Landon School, Bullis School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are located in Maryland?
65 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $29,863, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
43% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
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Private Schools
27,570
Students
$29,863
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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