Maryland Private Schools Offering Martial Arts

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools offering martial arts as an interscholastic sport serving 1,895 students in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools in Maryland offering martial arts include St. James Academy, Al-Huda School, and St. Bartholomew Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
44% of private schools offering martial arts in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Private Schools Offering Martial Arts in Maryland (2026-27)

Rock Church Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
1605 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 882-0807
(2)
Al-Huda School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
(1)
St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
St. James Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 382 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
3100 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 771-4816
(7)
The Bethesda Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
7611 Clarendon Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 986-1260
Evergreen School Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
(1)
The Family Academy Of Bethesda Photo
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
4324 Montgomery Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-5437
New Hope Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
7009 Varnum Street
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 459-7311
(15)
Radcliffe Creek School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
201 Talbot Blvd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-8150
(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering martial arts in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools offering martial arts in Maryland include St. James Academy, Al-Huda School, and St. Bartholomew Catholic School.
How many private schools offering martial arts are located in Maryland?
9 private schools offering martial arts are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools offering martial arts in Maryland?
Maryland private schools offering martial arts are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools offering martial arts are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
44% of private schools offering martial arts in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Other).

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