Top 3 Best Columbia Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 2,555 students in Columbia, MD (there are 23 public schools, serving 16,024 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Columbia, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
19% of private schools in Columbia, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top Ranked Columbia Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Columbia
Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-5233
Grades: NS-8
| 339 students
HCHC Leadership Academy
HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Grades: K-10
| 39 students
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Grades: K-12
| 889 students
Atholton Adventist Academy
Atholton Adventist Academy Photo - Atholton Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist school providing quality education and a warm community for students.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(12)
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
Bet Yeladim Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
8910 Route 108, Suite D
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-7378
Grades: NS-PK
| 160 students
Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House
Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House Photo
Montessori School
(6)
10449 Green Mountain Cir
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Celebration Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Children's Manor Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
9008 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
Grades: NS-K
| 102 students
Columbia KinderCare
Columbia KinderCare Photo - Columbia KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
Grades: NS-PK
| 123 students
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
10508 Marble Faun Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
Gan Israel Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Grades: NS-PK
| 154 students
Hickory Ridge KinderCare
Hickory Ridge KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6185 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Julia Brown Schools
Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Grades: NS-3
| students
Learning Community International The
Alternative School
9085 Flamepool Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Little Patuxent KinderCare
Little Patuxent KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
10820 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-5757
Grades: NS-PK
| 84 students
Lornwood Day Care & Gifted Center
Daycare / Preschool
10453 Green Mountain Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-7026
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Lornwood School
Daycare / Preschool
7246 Cradlerock Wy
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Grades: K-10
| students
The Young School
(3)
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9151 Rumsey Road
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 715-9600
Grades: PK-3
| 150 students
5885 Robert Oliver Pl
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 772-6378
Grades: NS-K
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, MD?
How many private schools are located in Columbia, MD?
21 private schools are located in Columbia, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia, MD?
Columbia, MD private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Columbia, MD go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Columbia, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia, MD?
19% of private schools in Columbia, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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