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Atholton Adventist Academy

Columbia Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,237 students in Columbia, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
17% of private high schools in Columbia, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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HCHC Leadership Academy Photo
HCHC Leadership Academy
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
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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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Atholton Adventist Academy Photo
Atholton Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
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Spartek Academy : An Acton Academy Photo
Spartek Academy : An Acton Academy
Gr: K-10
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
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Columbia, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lornwood Day Care & Gifted Center
Lornwood Day Care & Gifted Center
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
10453 Green Mountain Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-7026
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Map of Love Of Learning Montessori School
Love Of Learning Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
9151 Rumsey Road
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 715-9600
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Map of The Mandala School Inc
The Mandala School Inc
Gr: K-7 | 23 students
Alternative School
6315 Hillside Ct Ste D
Columbia, MD 21046
(443) 546-3551
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Map of Nurturing Nest Montessori School
Nurturing Nest Montessori School
Gr: K | 4 students
Montessori School
5885 Robert Oliver Pl
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 772-6378
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Columbia, MD Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,237
Students
$4,855
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
287 Schools
# Students
1,237 Students
74,014 Students
% Students of Color
38%
37%
0.65
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
11 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
147 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
12%
17%
# White Students
665 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
188 Students
11,764 Students
% of Others Students
16%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
8,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
60%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,855
$20,829
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,900
$1,349
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$10,526
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Columbia, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Columbia, MD include Fusion Academy Columbia, HCHC Leadership Academy, and International Connections Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Columbia?
5 private high schools are located in Columbia.
How diverse are private high schools in Columbia?
Columbia private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
17% of private high schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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