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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
(12)
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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 (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+500.0% (+5 schools) 10-yr
1,237
Students
+440.2% (+1,008 students) 10-yr
$4,855
Avg. Tuition
-29.4% (-$2,025) 8-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-23.5% (-4 students) 10-yr
38%
Students of Color
-24.0% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
287 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearColumbia, MD Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20204
20192
20182
20172
20161
20151
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# Students
1,237 Students
74,000 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025309264253
2024310260245
2023301266247
2022322288257
2021317270249
2020352260235
2019572258242
2018572257238
2017572257246
2016237251241
2015229234220
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% Students of Color
38%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202538%36%32%
202437%35%31%
202337%35%31%
202255%37%30%
202155%36%30%
202055%35%29%
201964%34%29%
201864%33%28%
201750%36%30%
201650%36%30%
201550%38%30%
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0.65
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.650.600.61
20240.650.600.60
20230.630.590.60
20220.510.580.58
20210.510.590.57
20200.510.580.57
20190.710.550.56
20180.710.550.55
20170.710.530.54
20160.710.530.54
20150.710.540.53
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# American Indian Students
11 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20256%4%5%
20246%4%6%
20236%4%6%
20224%4%5%
20214%4%5%
20204%4%5%
20197%4%5%
20187%4%5%
20177%3%4%
20167%3%4%
20157%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
118 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202510%5%9%
202410%5%9%
202310%4%8%
20223%5%8%
20213%5%8%
20203%5%8%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%3%7%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
147 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
12%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202512%17%8%
202412%18%8%
202313%19%8%
202213%18%8%
202113%18%8%
202013%19%8%
201927%18%8%
201827%18%8%
201727%19%8%
201627%19%8%
201528%21%9%
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# White Students
665 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
55%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202555%59%59%
202455%59%60%
202357%60%60%
202268%61%62%
202168%60%63%
202068%61%64%
201921%64%64%
201821%64%65%
201721%65%66%
201621%65%66%
201521%64%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
188 Students
11,750 Students
% of Others Students
16%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202516%15%17%
202416%14%15%
202313%13%16%
202212%11%16%
202112%12%15%
202012%10%14%
201942%11%14%
201842%11%13%
201742%9%14%
201642%9%13%
201541%8%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
8,789 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202519:19:110:1
202419:19:110:1
202319:18:110:1
202225:19:110:1
202125:19:110:1
202025:19:110:1
201927:18:110:1
201827:18:110:1
201727:18:110:1
201615:18:110:1
201514:19:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202585%59%57%
202482%59%57%
202382%59%57%
202280%59%56%
202180%58%56%
202080%58%56%
201980%59%55%
201880%57%55%
201780%58%55%
201650%57%54%
201550%57%54%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025131514
2024131514
2023131514
2022171514
2021171514
2020171514
2019171514
2018171414
2017171414
2016171414
2015171414
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025161313
202491312
202391312
2022161312
2021161212
2020111212
2019161211
2018161111
2017161111
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,855
$20,784

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$4,855$20,331$17,997
2024$4,855$19,484$17,011
2023$4,332$18,118$16,191
2022$7,190$17,865$15,821
2021$9,877$16,665$15,331
2020$7,190$16,013$15,046
2019$6,880$16,628$14,791
2018$6,880$16,352$14,527
2017$6,880$15,381$14,161
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Average Summer Program Cost
$5,900
$1,349
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202515%36%38%
202415%37%37%
202315%36%36%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$10,613

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$600$9,481$9,714
2024$600$9,387$9,498
2023$600$8,947$8,890
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearColumbia, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202552%77%79%
202465%77%81%
202380%78%81%
202225%76%81%
202125%77%81%
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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 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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