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Atholton Adventist Academy
Frederick Adventist Academy
Takoma Academy

Maryland Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) serving 985 students in Maryland.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland include Takoma Academy and Frederick Adventist Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland (2026-27)

Frederick Adventist Academy Photo
Frederick Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
6437 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0363
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Takoma Academy Photo
Takoma Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
(1)
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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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Map of Beltsville Adventist School
Beltsville Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
4230 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-2933
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Friendship Adventist School Photo
Friendship Adventist School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
901 Andover Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-3598
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Map of George E Peters Adventist School
George E Peters Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6303 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 559-6710
(5)
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Map of Olney Adventist Preparatory School
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
4100 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 570-2500
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Map of The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
14901 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland include Takoma Academy and Frederick Adventist Academy.
How many private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are located in Maryland?
8 private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are approximately 76% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
985
Students
$12,824
Avg. Tuition
76%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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