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St. Pauls Lutheran School

Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 762 students in Maryland.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland include St. Pauls Lutheran School, Grace Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Lutheran School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland (2026-27)

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Grace Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
308 Oak Manor Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-5790
(61)
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12022 Jerusalem Rd
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 592-8100
(2)
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Messiah Lutheran Preschool Photo
Messiah Lutheran Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13901 Clopper Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 972-5428
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland include St. Pauls Lutheran School, Grace Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Maryland?
4 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Maryland.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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