St. Philip Neri Elementary School Photo - Please contact our Advancement Director, Mrs. Amy Boyd, at aboyd@st.philip-neri.org or call 410-859-1212 ext. 2107 to set up your virtual tour today!

Best Linthicum Heights Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 640 students in Linthicum Heights, MD (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,950 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Linthicum Heights, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Linthicum Heights, MD is St. Philip Neri Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Linthicum Heights, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Linthicum Heights Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
St. Philip Neri Elementary School Photo - Please contact our Advancement Director, Mrs. Amy Boyd, at aboyd@st.philip-neri.org or call 410-859-1212 ext. 2107 to set up your virtual tour today!
(Catholic)
(2)
6401 South Orchard Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-1212
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friendship Adventist School
Friendship Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
901 Andover Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-3598
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Quala Care Child Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
920 Andover Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-3200
Gr: NS-PK | 150 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Linthicum Heights)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
640 Students
143,549 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
14,809 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,175
$16,322
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$6,310
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,689 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,189 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
24 Students
23,479 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
13 Students
71,885 Students
% White Students
7%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
144 Students
35,843 Students
% of Others Students
77%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Linthicum Heights, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Linthicum Heights, MD is St. Philip Neri Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Linthicum Heights?
3 private schools are located in Linthicum Heights.
What percentage of students in Linthicum Heights go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Linthicum Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Linthicum Heights?
67% of private schools in Linthicum Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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