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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) serving 985 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Maryland include Frederick Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, and Atholton Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Maryland (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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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
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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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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George E Peters Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 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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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 the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Maryland include Frederick Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, and Atholton Adventist Academy.
How many private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) are located in Maryland?
7 private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (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 the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (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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