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Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 25,919 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland include Bullis School, Landon School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
The average tuition cost is $33,778, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,978.
43% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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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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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Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo
Goddard School Of Waldorf
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
(3)
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The Gunston School Photo
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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Landon School Photo
Landon School
Gr: 3-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 27
All-boys
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-1067
(6)
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McLean School Photo
McLean School
Gr: K-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
(10)
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Park School of Baltimore Photo
Park School of Baltimore
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 25
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
(3)
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Roland Park Country School Photo
Roland Park Country School
Gr: K-12 | 631 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
(1)
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St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
(3)
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St. John's Episcopal School Photo
St. John's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
(18)
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Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences Photo
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
Gr: NS-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
(9)
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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 Photo
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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Map of The Bryn Mawr School
The Bryn Mawr School
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16
All-girls
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
(1)
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Calvert School Photo
Calvert School
Gr: K-8 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
105 Tuscany Rd
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 243-6054
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The Calverton School Photo
The Calverton School
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
(11)
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The Catholic High School Of Baltimore Photo
The Catholic High School Of Baltimore
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
2800 Edison Highway
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 732-6200
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Christ Episcopal School Photo
Christ Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
(25)
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Concord Hill School Photo
Concord Hill School
Gr: NS-3 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
(6)
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Connelly School Of The Holy Child Photo
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
9029 Bradley Blvd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-0955
(1)
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The Country School Photo
The Country School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
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Friends School Of Baltimore Photo
Friends School Of Baltimore
Gr: PK-12 | 755 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
5114 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
(5)
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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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Gilman School Photo
Gilman School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
All-boys
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
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Green Acres School Photo
Green Acres School
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
(8)
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Harford Day School Photo
Harford Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
(1)
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Map of The Heights School
The Heights School
Gr: 3-12 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
All-boys (Catholic)
10400 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
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Holton-Arms School Photo
Holton-Arms School
Gr: 3-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 50
All-girls
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
(1)
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
13106 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-3215
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Map of Indian Creek School
Indian Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
(3)
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Map of Jemicy School
Jemicy School
Gr: 1-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
11 Celadon Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 653-2700
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Key School Photo
Key School
Gr: NS-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
(7)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland include Bullis School, Landon School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Maryland?
68 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $33,778, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,978.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
43% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
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Private Schools
25,919
Students
$33,778
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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