Best 20785 Maryland Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 543 students in 20785, MD (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,652 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 20785, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private schools in 20785, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in 20785, MD (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Foundation Learning Center The
Special Education School
855 Brightseat Rd Ste 855
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 881-0078
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Highland Park Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6801 Sheriff Road
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 773-4079
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
St. Ambrose Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
6310 Jason Street
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 773-0223
Grades: NS-8
| 183 students
Shabach! Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3600 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 583-5330
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 20785, MD?
4 private schools are located in 20785, MD.
What percentage of students in 20785 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 20785 are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 20785?
75% of private schools in 20785 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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