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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 25,499 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, and Bullis School.
The average tuition cost is $17,459, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
71% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland (2026-27)

Barrie School Photo
Barrie School
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Montessori School
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
(4)
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Bullis School
Gr: K-12 | 1,099 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
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Elizabeth Seton High School
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-girls (Catholic)
5715 Emerson Street
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 864-4532
(3)
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Fusion Academy Rockville
Gr: 6-12
275 N. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Glenelg Country School Photo
Glenelg Country School
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
(4)
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The Gunston School
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
(3)
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Mt Aetna SDA School (MAAS) Photo
Mt Aetna SDA School (MAAS)
Gr: K-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
10207 Crystal Falls Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 824-3875
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Perry Hall Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Baptist
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
(5)
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Riverdale Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
(2)
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Rock Creek Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
(5)
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Fusion Academy Columbia
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
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Al-Huda School
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)
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Atholton Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
(12)
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Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 337-8519
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Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,048 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
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Bishop McNamara High School
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
(1)
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Boys Latin School Of Maryland
Gr: K-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12
All-boys
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
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Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
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Chapelgate Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 390 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Presbyterian
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
(6)
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Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, and Bullis School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Maryland?
68 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $17,459, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
71% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
25,499
Students
$17,459
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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