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Best Maryland Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 1,298 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland is Rosedale Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

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

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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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 elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Maryland is Rosedale Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Maryland?
4 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Maryland.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
75% of private elementary 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
1,298
Students
$12,250
Avg. Tuition
57%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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