Private School Review - Established 2003
Harbour School At Baltimore
St. Elizabeth School
Strawbridge School

Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) serving 2,549 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland include The Kings Christian Academy, The Maryland School For The Blind, and The Benedictine School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
16% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland (2026-27)

Map of The Benedictine School
The Benedictine School
Gr: Inquire with school | 67 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
View Profile
The Foundation Schools Photo
The Foundation Schools
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Special Education School
1330 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
View Profile
Map of The Harbour School At Annapolis
The Harbour School At Annapolis
Gr: 1-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
View Profile
The Kings Christian Academy Photo
The Kings Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
20738 Point Lookout Road
Callaway, MD 20620
(301) 994-3080
(2)
View Profile
Map of The Maryland School For The Blind
The Maryland School For The Blind
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
3501 Taylor Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
View Profile
Map of Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
View Profile
Map of Smca
Smca
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
9805 Faith Baptist Church Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
View Profile
Map of The Children's Guild
The Children's Guild
Gr: 1-11 | 94 students
Special Education School
5702 Sargent Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(443) 462-7295
View Profile
Map of Forbush School At Anne Arundel The
Forbush School At Anne Arundel The
Gr: 4-11 | 9 students
Special Education School
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-9181
View Profile
Map of Hannah More At North Carroll High School
Hannah More At North Carroll High School
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-0345
View Profile
Harbour School At Baltimore Photo
Harbour School At Baltimore
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
(1)
View Profile
Map of Ivymount School
Ivymount School
Gr: 1-12 | 172 students
Special Education School
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
View Profile
Map of Kennedy Krieger School Greenspring Campus
Kennedy Krieger School Greenspring Campus
Gr: 8-12 | 167 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
3825 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 923-7800
View Profile
Map of Kennedy Krieger School: Fairmount Campus
Kennedy Krieger School: Fairmount Campus
Gr: 1-8 | 119 students
Special Education School
1750 E Fairmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 923-9100
View Profile
Kindercare Learning Center Photo
Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
16723 Crabbs Branch Way
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
View Profile
Map of The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
14901 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
View Profile
St. Elizabeth School Photo
St. Elizabeth School
Gr: 3-12 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
801 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-5054
View Profile
Map of Sheppard Pratt School
Sheppard Pratt School
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Special Education School
11201 Pepper Rd
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
View Profile
Strawbridge School Photo
Strawbridge School
Gr: NS-12 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
3300 Gaither Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland include The Kings Christian Academy, The Maryland School For The Blind, and The Benedictine School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Maryland?
19 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
16% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
19
Private Schools
2,549
Students
$20,840
Avg. Tuition
50%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (MD):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

Athletics Are Not Optional
Athletics Are Not Optional
 Maryland Private Schools By Tuition Cost
Maryland Private Schools By Tuition Cost
Paying for Private School: 7 Options
Paying for Private School: 7 Options

More Articles

Premier School Models
Leadership in Private Education
Global Educator Empowerment
The Journey to Enrollment
Pathways to Elite Colleges