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Best Maryland Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 53 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 19,067 students in Maryland.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Maryland include Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.
The average tuition cost is $13,185, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,166.
91% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53
  • # Students Served: 19,067

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53
  • # Students Served: 19,067

Top Ranked Maryland Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,048 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Blue Ribbon year: 2001
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
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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
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Jewish
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
(8)
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Concord Hill School Photo
Concord Hill School
Gr: NS-3 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Blue Ribbon year: 1994
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
(6)
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Map of Father Andrew White Sj School
Father Andrew White Sj School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2012
Catholic
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
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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
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
(1)
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Blue Ribbon year: 2009
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2024
Catholic
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4800
(12)
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International Connections Academy Photo
International Connections Academy
Gr: K-12 | 889 students
Extracurriculars: 8
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
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Map of Little Flower School
Little Flower School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2008, 2017
Catholic
5601 Massachusetts Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3273
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Map of Mary Of Nazareth School
Mary Of Nazareth School
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
14131 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
(5)
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Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
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Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
All-girls (Catholic)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
(2)
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Blue Ribbon year: 2015
Catholic
7500 Pearl Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
(2)
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2024
Catholic
4801 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-4251
(17)
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Resurrection St. Paul School Photo
Resurrection St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Blue Ribbon year: 2009
Catholic
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
(3)
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St. Andrew Apostle School Photo
St. Andrew Apostle School
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
(1)
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St. Augustine School Photo
St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5990 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
(1)
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St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
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Map of Saint Bernadette School
Saint Bernadette School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2003
Catholic
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
(3)
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Map of St. Jane De Chantal School
St. Jane De Chantal School
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
9525 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-1221
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Maryland?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Maryland include Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Maryland?
53 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Maryland.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $13,185, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,166.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Maryland?
Maryland blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
91% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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