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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 68 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 25,923 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 Roland Park Country School, Gilman School, and The Bryn Mawr School.
The average tuition cost is $33,247, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,377.
43% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland (2026)

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 | 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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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 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
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 | 620 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
Avg. class size: 15 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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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 Roland Park Country School, Gilman 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 $33,247, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,377.
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 37% 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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25,923
Students
$33,247
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
7:1
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