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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) serving 28,414 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 Gilman School, Landon School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
The average tuition cost is $30,037, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,981.
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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

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 | 252 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 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 25
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 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
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 Photo
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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Gerstell Academy Photo
Gerstell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
(5)
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Gilman School Photo
Gilman School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
All-boys
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
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Greenspring Montessori School Photo
Greenspring Montessori School
Gr: NS-9 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
(7)
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Harford Day School Photo
Harford Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
(1)
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Map of The Highlands School
The Highlands School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
2409 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-1415
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
13106 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-3215
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
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Map of Indian Creek School
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)
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Map of Jemicy School
Jemicy School
Gr: 1-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
11 Celadon Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 653-2700
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John Carroll School Photo
John Carroll School
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
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Key School Photo
Key School
Gr: NS-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
(7)
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McDonogh School Photo
McDonogh School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,444 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 88
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
(3)
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Mercy High School Photo
Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
1300 E Northern Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 433-8880
(1)
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Montessori School Of Westminster Photo
Montessori School Of Westminster
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
(2)
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Mother Seton Academy Photo
Mother Seton Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2215 Greenmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 563-2833
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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 Gilman School, Landon 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?
68 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 $30,037, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,981.
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 38% 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
28,414
Students
$30,037
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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