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Top 20 Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 67 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 26,265 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland include The Bryn Mawr School, Landon School and Gilman School.

The average tuition cost is $31,896, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,808.

43% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Landon School Photo - We believe requiring a boy to engage in an array of experiences introduces him to passions and abilities he didn't know he had, which is essential to his emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Glenelg Country School Photo - Upon entering our beautiful 90-acre campus, you first see our Upper School building which also connects to our Athletic Center.

St. John's Episcopal School Photo - Welcome to St. Johns Episcopal School. Our rigorous, academic program, featuring small class size, coupled with our strong belief in faith-based character education and community service, truly is the model for a balanced and transformational education. Each day, your child will enter an environment with teachers who work collaboratively to inspire and challenge them.

Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School in Waldorf which is not just a daycare! We serve the Charles County communities of La Plata, St. Charles, White Plains, Accokeek and other nearby areas. We offer programs from Infants to Private Kindergarten and even Before and After school for school-agers.

Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.

Park School of Baltimore Photo - The Park School of Baltimore is an independent, gender-inclusive, non-sectarian progressive Pre-K through Grade 12 school located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from Baltimore city.

Roland Park Country School Photo - The 1st grade poetry festival is a beautiful end of the year culmination of multiple co-curricular projects the girls have done throughout the year. From unique artwork to research projects and a performance where the girls recite poems to their families, this is a treasured example of the academic achievements we promote.

Norwood School Photo - Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond.

St. Timothy's School Photo - The Commons is equal parts living room and dining room. The newest building on campus, the Commons is a gathering space that houses the dining hall and the new Redlands Cafe.

Wye River Upper School Photo - We partner with the local community college to offer dual enrollment. By graduation, many WRUS students already have college credits on their transcripts.

Connelly School Of The Holy Child Photo - Spiritual Garden at Connelly School of the Holy Child

West Nottingham Academy Photo - Our 120-acre campus is just an hour's drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Univ. of Delaware's campus - all perfect for weekend activities and cultural events.

Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - Men's Varsity Soccer Tournament victory

St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo - Our teachers use engaging academics, a positive community, effective management, and expertise in developmental awareness to create a learning environment that is age-appropriate and responsive to students` strengths and needs.

St. Pauls School for Boys Photo - St. Paul's School for Boys upper school building was designed to foster the supportive relationships and unique learning opportunities that are at the heart of the St. Paul`s experience.

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