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Best District Heights Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 894 students in District Heights, MD.
The top ranked private high school in District Heights, MD is Bishop McNamara High School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
100% of private high schools in District Heights, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked District Heights Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in District Heights, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in District Heights, MD is Bishop McNamara High School.
How many private high schools are located in District Heights?
1 private high schools are located in District Heights.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in District Heights?
100% of private high schools in District Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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