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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 1,298 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Maryland include Atholton Adventist Academy and Rosedale Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

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

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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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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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 schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Maryland include Atholton Adventist Academy and Rosedale Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are located in Maryland?
4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are located in Maryland.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
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1,298
Students
$12,250
Avg. Tuition
57%
Students of Color
14:1
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