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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 71 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 25,961 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 Glenelg Country School, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
The average tuition cost is $17,237, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,194.
72% 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71

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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Columbia Photo
Fusion Academy Columbia
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
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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 | 252 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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Riverdale Baptist School Photo
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 Photo
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 Rockville Photo
Fusion Academy Rockville
Gr: 6-12
275 N. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Al-Huda School Photo
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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Map of Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
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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Map of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
Chapelgate Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 20 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 Photo
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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Map of Concordia Preparatory School
Concordia Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1145 Concordia Drive
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-2323
(1)
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Forcey Christian School Photo
Forcey Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2130 East Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-2281
(2)
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Frederick Adventist Academy Photo
Frederick Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
6437 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0363
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Garrison Forest School Photo
Garrison Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
(6)
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Grace Academy Photo
Grace Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
13321 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-2033
(2)
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Grace Brethren Christian School Photo
Grace Brethren Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Brethren
6501 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-1600
(2)
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Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
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International Connections Academy Photo
International Connections Academy
Gr: K-12 | 889 students
Extracurriculars: 8
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
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John Carroll School Photo
John Carroll School
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
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Maryvale Preparatory School Photo
Maryvale Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
All-girls (Catholic)
11300 Falls Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
(2)
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Mercy High School Photo
Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
1300 E Northern Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 433-8880
(1)
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Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
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Mount de Sales Academy Photo
Mount de Sales Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
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New Life Christian School Photo
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
5909 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-8418
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Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
All-girls (Catholic)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
(2)
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Oldfields School Photo
Oldfields School
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-girls
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 472-4800
(1)
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Perry Hall Christian School Photo
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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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 Glenelg Country School, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Maryland?
71 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 $17,237, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,194.
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?
72% 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
25,961
Students
$17,237
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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