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Leonardtown Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 989 students in Leonardtown, MD, 19% of all K-12 students in Leonardtown, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Leonardtown, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Leonardtown Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Father Andrew White Sj School
Father Andrew White Sj School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Catholic
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
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Map of Little Seedlings Christian Preschool & Kdgn
Little Seedlings Christian Preschool & Kdgn
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
25550 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5050
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St. Mary's Ryken, A college preparatory Catholic high school Photo
St. Mary's Ryken, A college preparatory Catholic high school
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
22600 Camp Calvert Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 373-4184
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Map of Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Christian
41740 Baldridge Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-8029
(1)
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Leonardtown, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Busy Corner School
Busy Corner School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
40285 Busy Corner Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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Map of Mechanicsville Mennonite School
Mechanicsville Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 30 students
Mennonite
Parsons Mill Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-2358
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Map of Pin Cushion Mennonite School
Pin Cushion Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
24981 Pin Cushion Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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Leonardtown, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
989
Students
-7.7% (-82 students) 10-yr
$30,867
Avg. Tuition
+146.9% (+$18,367) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
-9.1% (-2 students) 9-yr
33%
Students of Color
+83.3% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Leonardtown)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
989 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025247183179
2024178179172
2023182183174
2022270195185
2021270188180
2020210178171
2019210178175
2018210177172
2017271184180
2016271182178
2015214176167
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% Students of Color
33%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202533%38%34%
202430%37%34%
202333%38%33%
202220%38%33%
202120%37%32%
202020%37%32%
201921%36%31%
201821%35%31%
201722%37%32%
201622%37%32%
201518%39%32%
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0.36
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.360.660.65
20240.360.660.65
20230.380.660.65
20220.460.640.64
20210.460.650.64
20200.440.650.64
20190.450.630.63
20180.450.630.63
20170.430.610.61
20160.430.610.61
20150.360.620.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%4%4%
20205%4%4%
20195%4%4%
20185%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
79 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258%16%7%
20247%17%7%
20237%17%8%
20229%17%7%
20219%17%7%
20208%17%8%
20199%16%7%
20189%17%7%
20179%17%7%
20169%17%7%
20157%18%8%
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# White Students
787 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
80%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202580%50%52%
202479%50%52%
202378%51%52%
202272%53%54%
202172%52%54%
202073%53%54%
201973%55%56%
201873%55%56%
201774%57%58%
201674%57%58%
201579%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
70 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
7%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20257%25%26%
20248%25%26%
20239%25%25%
202213%23%25%
202113%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201911%22%24%
201811%22%23%
201711%20%22%
201611%20%22%
20158%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
91 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202213:110:111:1
202113:110:111:1
202013:110:112:1
201913:19:112:1
201813:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202565%56%55%
202462%56%54%
202358%56%54%
202270%56%54%
202170%56%54%
202070%57%54%
201970%57%53%
201870%56%53%
201770%56%53%
201670%57%52%
201581%56%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025201615
2024201615
2023201615
2022221615
2021221615
2020221615
2019221615
2018221615
2017221615
2016221515
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Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025221313
2024291312
2023281311
2022251211
2021251211
2020251111
2019251211
2018251111
2017241110
2016241110
2015171010
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Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1222

SAT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025123012281233
2024123012231230
2023112212221228
2022114112251229
2021114112281229
2020114112251226
2019114112231226
2018114112261226
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025242726
2024242626
2023242626
2022242626
2021242626
2020242625
2019242625
2018242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,867
$16,385

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$30,442$16,322$15,012
2024$20,125$15,118$13,254
2023$19,225$14,252$12,626
2022$15,000$13,866$12,187
2021$15,000$13,318$11,800
2020$15,000$12,826$11,512
2019$15,000$13,101$11,293
2018$15,000$12,693$11,017
2017$13,700$12,195$10,708
2016$13,700$12,181$10,356
2015$12,500$11,449$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$1,344
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202580%34%34%
202480%35%34%
202340%34%34%
202240%34%33%
202140%34%33%
202040%32%32%
201940%31%31%
201840%30%30%
201757%30%30%
201657%29%29%
201557%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,200
$6,740

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$4,400$6,310$7,073
2024$4,400$6,180$6,930
2023$3,400$6,116$6,469
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Average Endowment Size
$29 million
$27.29 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$27 M$29 M$39 M
2024$5 M$24 M$39 M
2023$3 M$22 M$39 M
2022$3 M$24 M$40 M
2021$3 M$16 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearLeonardtown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202562%79%81%
202495%81%85%
202395%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leonardtown, MD?
How many private schools are located in Leonardtown?
4 private schools are located in Leonardtown.
What percentage of students in Leonardtown go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Leonardtown are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leonardtown?
100% of private schools in Leonardtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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