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Washington Waldorf School Top 9 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MD)
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MD)

Bethesda Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 3,075 students in Bethesda, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
14% of private high schools in Bethesda, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,075
  • Average Tuition: $49,766
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Bethesda, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,075
  • Average Tuition: $49,766
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Bethesda, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Bethesda Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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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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The Greentree School
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
Alternative School
6301 Greentree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4480
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Holton-Arms School Photo
Holton-Arms School
Gr: 3-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 50
All-girls
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
(1)
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Rochambeau-the French Intl School Photo
Rochambeau-the French Intl School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,291 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
9600 Forest Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260
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Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 774 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-girls (Catholic)
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
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Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
5701 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-0114
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Bethesda, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

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Apple Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 48 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
7210 Hidden Creek Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-8832
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Bethesda, MD Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
3,075
Students
$49,766
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bethesda)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools
287 Schools
# Students
3,075 Students
73,956 Students
% Students of Color
30%
37%
0.57
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
61 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
153 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
345 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
2,318 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
6 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
591 Students
11,706 Students
% of Others Students
16%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
567 Teachers
8,833 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
27 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1313
(Out of 1600)
1224
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$49,766
$20,820
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,287
$10,639
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$27.43 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Bethesda, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Bethesda, MD include Landon School, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, and Holton-Arms School.
How many private high schools are located in Bethesda?
7 private high schools are located in Bethesda.
How diverse are private high schools in Bethesda?
Bethesda private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bethesda?
14% of private high schools in Bethesda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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