Best Ellicott City Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,670 students in Ellicott City, MD (there are 22 public schools, serving 16,389 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Ellicott City, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

The top ranked private schools in Ellicott City, MD include Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City, Glenelg Country School, and Resurrection St. Paul School.

The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

40% of private schools in Ellicott City, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).