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Best Hickory Ridge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 246 students in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD.
The top ranked private school in Hickory Ridge is Atholton Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools in Hickory Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Hickory Ridge Private Schools (2026)

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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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Gan Israel Day School
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
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Hickory Ridge KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6185 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD is Atholton Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia?
67% of private schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Jewish).

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