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Centreville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 298 students in Centreville, MD, 10% of all K-12 students in Centreville, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Centreville Private Schools (2026-27)

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The Gunston School
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
(3)
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Wye River Upper School
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
316 S. Commerce St
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-2922
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Centreville, MD Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
298
Students
$34,168
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Centreville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
298 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
17%
39%
0.53
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
142 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
48%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
147 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
49%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
57%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1167
(Out of 1600)
1221
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,168
$15,978
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,943
$6,978
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$19.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Centreville, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Centreville, MD is The Gunston School.
How many private schools are located in Centreville?
2 private schools are located in Centreville.
What percentage of students in Centreville go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Centreville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
Which private schools in Centreville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Centreville include: Wye River Upper School vs. The Gunston School, The Gunston School vs. Wye River Upper School

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