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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 783 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland include St. Pauls Lutheran School, St. Pauls Lutheran School, and Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

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 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
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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
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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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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, St. Pauls Lutheran School, and Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Maryland?
3 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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