Best 20785 Maryland Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 79%.
75% of private schools in 20785, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in 20785, MD (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Foundation Learning Center The
Special Education School
855 Brightseat Rd Ste 855
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 881-0078
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Highland Park Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6801 Sheriff Road
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 773-4079
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ambrose Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
6310 Jason Street
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 773-0223
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shabach! Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3600 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 583-5330
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 2

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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