For the 2026 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon private high schools serving 8,531 students in Maryland.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Maryland include Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Bishop McNamara High School, and Archbishop Spalding High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
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.
Top-Ranked Maryland Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Gr: PK-12 | 1,048 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2001 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 33 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition listed
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Gr: K-12 | 889 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mount Airy Christian Academy ![Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.]( "Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.")
(Christian)
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School ![Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School]( "Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School")
(Catholic)
17301 Old Vic Boulevard
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 Blue Ribbon year: 1993, 2002 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys High School ![St. Marys High School Photo - Campus]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Campus")
(Catholic)
113 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6642 Carpenter Road
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 473-8990
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 473-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivymount School
Special Education School
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Gr: 1-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Maryland?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Maryland include Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Bishop McNamara High School, and Archbishop Spalding High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Maryland?
11 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Maryland.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Maryland?
Maryland blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
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