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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 8,900 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland include Mother Seton School, Our Lady Of Lourdes School, and St. Mary Of The Assumption School.
The average tuition cost is $9,281, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
70% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Rockville Photo
Fusion Academy Rockville
Gr: 6-12
275 N. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo
Goddard School Of Waldorf
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
(3)
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Fusion Academy Columbia Photo
Fusion Academy Columbia
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
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Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
Archbishop Spalding High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
(1)
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Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
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International Connections Academy Photo
International Connections Academy
Gr: K-12 | 889 students
Extracurriculars: 8
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
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Map of Little Flower School
Little Flower School
Gr: NS-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
20410 Point Lookout Rd.
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 994-0404
(2)
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Monsignor Slade Catholic School Photo
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
120 Dorsey Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-7130
(11)
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Mother Seton School Photo
Mother Seton School
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
100 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-3165
(3)
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
7500 Pearl Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
(2)
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4801 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-4251
(17)
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Resurrection St. Paul School Photo
Resurrection St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
(5)
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Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
(2)
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St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
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St. Columba Catholic School Photo
St. Columba Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
7800 Livingston Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 567-6212
(1)
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Map of St. Francis International School
St. Francis International School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 434-2344
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
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St. Louis School Photo
St. Louis School
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)
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St. Martin of Tours School Photo
St. Martin of Tours School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
(1)
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St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland include Mother Seton School, Our Lady Of Lourdes School, and St. Mary Of The Assumption School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Maryland?
30 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $9,281, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 39% minority students, which is same as the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
70% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
30
Private Schools
8,900
Students
$9,281
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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