Top 20 Best Maryland Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 57 private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 24,099 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private elementary schools in Maryland include St. Anne's School of Annapolis, Norwood School and Roland Park Country School.
The average tuition cost is $30,394, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,713.
42% of private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bullis School
Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
Glenelg Country School
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.
(2)
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Grades: NS-12
| 901 students
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Grades: NS-12
| 657 students
Landon School
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.
All-boys
(4)
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-3200
Grades: 3-12
| 690 students
Norwood School
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.
(4)
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Grades: 6-12
| 823 students
Park School of Baltimore
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.
(2)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 856 students
Roland Park Country School
Roland Park Country School Photo - What makes RPCS such an empowering school? The unique relationships created between students from K-12. From our kindergarten and 1st graders being paired and performing with our Upper School singing and dancing groups, to Upper School STEM classes hosting probability carnivals for Lower School, or Middle School students speaking to Lower School, we treasure and nurture these bonds.
All-girls
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 620 students
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
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.
(Episcopal)
(3)
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
Grades: NS-8
| 320 students
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - Our Graduation Class of 2017
(Episcopal)
(16)
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
St. John's Parish Day School
St. John's Parish Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
9130 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
Grades: NS-5
| 326 students
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Grades: NS-8
| 127 students
Wye River Upper School
Wye River Upper School Photo - Wye River Upper School offers a holistic approach that addresses the needs of those we serve through small classes, real-world problem solving, and experiential hands-on learning. We provide an experience where our students feel comfortable to be their true selves and learn to take healthy risks in order to develop their own unique talents and abilities.
(6)
316 S. Commerce St
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-2922
Grades: 8-12
| 43 students
Boys' Latin School Of Maryland
Boys' Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School
All-boys
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Grades: NS-12
| 613 students
The Bryn Mawr School
All-girls
(1)
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 788 students
Calvert School
Calvert School Photo - Calvert Lower School on Tuscany Road
105 Tuscany Rd
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 243-6054
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo
(11)
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Christ Episcopal School focuses on whole-child education and hands-on learning.
(Episcopal)
(23)
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Grades: NS-8
| 126 students
Concord Hill School
Concord Hill School Photo - Delighting in childhood and celebrating the many firsts that occur during the early years!
(6)
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Grades: NS-3
| 120 students
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Connelly School Of The Holy Child Photo - McShain Library at Connelly School of the Holy Child
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
9029 Bradley Blvd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-0955
Grades: 6-12
| 305 students
The Country School
The Country School Photo
716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Friends School Of Baltimore
Friends School Of Baltimore Photo - The world needs what our children can do.
(Friends)
(5)
5114 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
Grades: PK-12
| 852 students
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - The campus entrance on Garrison Forest Road
All-girls
(2)
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Grades: NS-12
| 550 students
Gilman School
Gilman School Photo - Gilman's Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.
All-boys
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,035 students
Green Acres School
Green Acres School Photo
(8)
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Grades: NS-8
| 153 students
The GreenMount School
The GreenMount School Photo
(13)
501 W 30th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-6295
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Harford Day School
Harford Day School Photo
(1)
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Grades: NS-8
| 305 students
The Heights School
All-boys (Catholic)
10400 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
Grades: 3-12
| 510 students
Holton-arms School
All-girls
(1)
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
Grades: 3-12
| students
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo - Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School...where students establish a love of learning!
(Episcopal)
13106 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo - Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Class of 2020
(Episcopal)
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
Indian Creek School
(3)
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Grades: PK-12
| 560 students
Jemicy School
Special Education School
11 Celadon Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 653-2700
Grades: 1-12
| 453 students
Maryvale Preparatory School
Maryvale Preparatory School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
11300 Falls Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-3366
Grades: 6-12
| students
Mcdonogh School
Mcdonogh School Photo - Smiling Graduates
8600 Mcdonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7071
Grades: PK-12
| 1,391 students
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