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Centreville Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 298 students in Centreville, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is same as the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Centreville Private High 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
(6)
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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
287 Schools
# Students
298 Students
74,014 Students
% Students of Color
17%
37%
0.53
0.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
142 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
48%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
147 Students
11,764 Students
% of Others Students
49%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
8,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1167
(Out of 1600)
1224
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,168
$20,829
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,943
$10,526
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$27.43 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Centreville, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Centreville, MD is The Gunston School.
How many private high schools are located in Centreville?
2 private high schools are located in Centreville.
Which private high schools in Centreville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Centreville include: Wye River Upper School vs. The Gunston School, The Gunston School vs. Wye River Upper School

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