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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 100 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 35,111 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Maryvale Preparatory School, and Calvert Hall College High School.
The average tuition cost is $11,561, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,892.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 100

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 100

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland (2026-27)

Academy Of The Holy Cross Photo
Academy Of The Holy Cross
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-girls (Catholic)
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
(1)
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Map of Archbishop Curley High School
Archbishop Curley High School
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-boys (Catholic)
3701 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-5000
(1)
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Archbishop Neale School Photo
Archbishop Neale School
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
104 Port Tobacco Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-9595
(4)
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Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
Archbishop Spalding High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
(1)
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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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Map of Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
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Calvert Hall College High School Photo
Calvert Hall College High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17
All-boys (Catholic)
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
(2)
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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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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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Map of Dematha Catholic High School
Dematha Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4313 Madison St
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(240) 764-2202
(1)
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Map of Father Andrew White Sj School
Father Andrew White Sj School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Catholic
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo
Georgetown Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
(2)
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Map of Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4800
(12)
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Photo
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
8501 Loch Raven Blvd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 668-8466
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John Carroll School Photo
John Carroll School
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
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Map of Little Flower School
Little Flower School
Gr: NS-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
20410 Point Lookout Rd.
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 994-0404
(2)
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Map of Little Flower School
Little Flower School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5601 Massachusetts Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3273
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Map of Mary Of Nazareth School
Mary Of Nazareth School
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
14131 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Maryvale Preparatory School, and Calvert Hall College High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Maryland?
100 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $11,561, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,892.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
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Private Schools
35,111
Students
$11,561
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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