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Best Clarksville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 761 students in Clarksville, MD (there are 4 public schools, serving 3,440 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Clarksville, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Clarksville, MD is St. Louis School.
67% of private schools in Clarksville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clarksville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Louis School
St. Louis School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Brookfield Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6347 Ten Oaks Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-9443
Gr: PK-1 | 114 students
Northcrest Montessori
Montessori School
12345 Wake Forest Rd Ste J
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 690-4890
Gr: PK-K | 87 students

Overview

This Town (Clarksville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
761 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
25 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,900
$16,235

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
63 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
334 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
44%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
271 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
36%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clarksville, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Clarksville, MD is St. Louis School.
How many private schools are located in Clarksville?
3 private schools are located in Clarksville.
What percentage of students in Clarksville go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Clarksville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarksville?
67% of private schools in Clarksville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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