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Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 2,391 students in Maryland.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Affiliations: 89% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland include Harford Christian School and Rosedale Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland (2026-27)

Harford Christian School Photo
Harford Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
1736 Whiteford Road
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 457-5103
(3)
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Rosedale Christian Academy Photo
Rosedale Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 23
Baptist
9202 Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 687-6844
(5)
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Atholton Adventist Academy Photo
Atholton Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
(12)
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Map of Baltimore White Marsh Seventh-day Adventist School
Baltimore White Marsh Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
7427 Rossville Blvd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 663-1819
(1)
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Map of Beltsville Adventist School
Beltsville Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
4230 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-2933
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Chestertown Christian Academy Photo
Chestertown Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
401 Morgnec Rd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
(1)
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Map of George E Peters Adventist School
George E Peters Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6303 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 559-6710
(5)
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Pentecostal
130 Maple Drive North Hendersonville, TN 37075
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 305-0701
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Primary Montessori Day School Photo
Primary Montessori Day School
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
14138 Travilah Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 309-9532
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland include Harford Christian School and Rosedale Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Maryland?
9 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
89% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
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Private Schools
2,391
Students
$10,179
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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