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La Plata Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 539 students in La Plata, MD, 14% of all K-12 students in La Plata, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in La Plata, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked La Plata Private Schools (2026-27)

Archbishop Neale School Photo
Archbishop Neale School
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
104 Port Tobacco Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-9595
(4)
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Grace Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
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La Plata, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of High Road School Of Southern Maryland
High Road School Of Southern Maryland
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
95 Catalpa Dr Ste 100
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 392-6377
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La Plata, MD Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
539
Students
$5,825
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Plata)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
539 Students
143,597 Students
% Students of Color
36%
39%
0.61
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
93 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
319 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
58%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
90 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
57%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,825
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,990
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in La Plata, MD?
The top ranked private schools in La Plata, MD include Archbishop Neale School and Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in La Plata?
2 private schools are located in La Plata.
What percentage of students in La Plata go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in La Plata are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Plata?
100% of private schools in La Plata are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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