Best Maryland Private Schools Offering Climbing (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools offering climbing as an interscholastic sport serving 3,028 students in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools in Maryland offering climbing include Norwood School, McLean School, and Rock Church Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools offering climbing in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Private Schools Offering Climbing in Maryland (2026-27)

Bullis School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,099 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
McLean School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
(10)
Rock Church Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
1605 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 882-0807
(2)
Norwood School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595
(5)
St. Louis School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
(6)
Baltimore Lab School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
2220 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500
(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering climbing in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools offering climbing in Maryland include Norwood School, McLean School, and Rock Church Academy.
How many private schools offering climbing are located in Maryland?
6 private schools offering climbing are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools offering climbing in Maryland?
Maryland private schools offering climbing are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools offering climbing are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
33% of private schools offering climbing in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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