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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 583 students in Lanham, MD, 6% of all K-12 students in Lanham, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
43% of private schools in Lanham, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lanham Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
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Map of Lanham Christian School
Lanham Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
8400 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-9102
(5)
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The Academy Of Saint Matthias The Apostle
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
9473 Annapolis Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 577-9412
(3)
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Map of An Nur Academy
An Nur Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 36 students
Montessori School (Islamic)
9150 Lanham Severn Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 459-4942
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Map of High Road Academy Of Prince Georges County
High Road Academy Of Prince Georges County
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
5100 Philadelphia Way
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 429-6191
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Lanham KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4880 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 577-3790
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Seabrook Aventist Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
8888 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-0007
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Lanham, MD Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
583
Students
$9,050
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
97%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lanham)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
583 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
97%
39%
0.54
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
4%
# Black Students
385 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
64%
17%
# White Students
10 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
2%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
102 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1221
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,050
$15,978
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$6,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lanham, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Lanham, MD include Lanham Christian School and Forbush School At Prince Georges County.
How many private schools are located in Lanham?
7 private schools are located in Lanham.
How diverse are private schools in Lanham?
Lanham private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Lanham go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lanham are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lanham?
43% of private schools in Lanham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

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