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Best Maryland Private High Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private high schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) serving 9,219 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.

The private high schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, St. Vincent Pallotti High School, and Bullis School.

The average tuition cost is $29,006, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average tuition cost of $20,457.

39% of private high schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.

Park School of Baltimore Photo - The Park School of Baltimore is an independent, gender-inclusive, non-sectarian progressive Pre-K through Grade 12 school located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from Baltimore city.

Gerstell Academy Photo - Gerstell Academy aerial view provides prospective families with an overview of our 250 acre campus.

Wye River Upper School Photo - We partner with the local community college to offer dual enrollment. By graduation, many WRUS students already have college credits on their transcripts.

Archbishop Spalding High School Photo - A tradition of excellence since 1966

McLean School Photo - A Transformative Education.

Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields' campus is 140 acres located in Maryland's scenic horse country, close to the cultural centers of Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City and within driving distance of natural resources like the Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Mountains, and Atlantic beaches. In addition, the international airport BWI is only 30 minutes away.

Montessori School Of Westminster Photo - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.

Bishop McNamara High School Photo - Bishop McNamara High School has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. BMHS received the "exemplary high-performing" school designation for superior results on nationally normed assessments. Our school is among the top public, magnet, charter, private, and independent schools in the country dedicated to exceptional academic achievement and student success.

Washington Waldorf School Photo - At Washington Waldorf, we encourage the connections that broaden students` experiences and help them grow in new directions. Our teachers incorporate academic, artistic, and practical elements into every subject, creating memorable lessons, successful scholars, and strong individuals.

Mercy High School Photo - Mercy High School Footlighters perform Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods"

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