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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 2,756 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland include Gerstell Academy, McDonogh School, and Forbush School At Prince Georges County.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
9% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland (2026)

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Oneness-Family School
Gr: NS-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-7751
(15)
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Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
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Gerstell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
(5)
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McDonogh School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,444 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 88
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
(3)
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St. Vincent Pallotti High School
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
113 St Mary's Place
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
(2)
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Cedar Ridge School
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
All-boys | Special Education School
12146 Cedar Ridge Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 582-0282
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Oneness-Family High School
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Montessori School
9411 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
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Pathways School--anne Arundel
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
1819 Bay Ridge Ave Ste 340
Annapolis, MD 21403
(301) 649-0778
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Pathways School--edgewood
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
1106 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-0778
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Stepping Stones Learning Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
402 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland include Gerstell Academy, McDonogh School, and Forbush School At Prince Georges County.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Maryland?
10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
9% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
2,756
Students
$24,473
Avg. Tuition
46%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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