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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) serving 12,287 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 (JAIMS) in Maryland include Bullis School, St. Vincent Pallotti High School, and Mount Saint Joseph High School.
The average tuition cost is $26,867, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,377.
38% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland (2026-27)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The GreenMount School Photo
The GreenMount School
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
501 W 30th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-6295
(13)
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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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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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Mount Saint Joseph High School Photo
Mount Saint Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 66
All-boys (Catholic)
4403 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
(1)
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Naval Academy Primary School Photo
Naval Academy Primary School
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
74 Greenbury Point Rd
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland include Bullis School, St. Vincent Pallotti High School, and Mount Saint Joseph High School.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) are located in Maryland?
32 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $26,867, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,377.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) are approximately 35% 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 (JAIMS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
38% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
32
Private Schools
12,287
Students
$26,867
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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