21042 Maryland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,721 students in 21042, MD (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,315 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 21042, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 21042, MD include Resurrection St. Paul School, St. John's Parish Day School, and Glenelg Country School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is same as the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in 21042, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 21042 Maryland Private Schools (2026-27)

Glenelg Country School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
(4)
Resurrection St. Paul School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
(7)
St. John's Parish Day School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
9130 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
(4)
Map of Ellicott City Children's House
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
3604 Chatham Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-2911

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 21042, MD?
The top ranked private schools in 21042, MD include Resurrection St. Paul School, St. John's Parish Day School, and Glenelg Country School.
How many private schools are located in 21042?
4 private schools are located in 21042.
What percentage of students in 21042 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 21042 are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 21042?
50% of private schools in 21042 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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