Butler Montessori Photo - Upper Elementary students are typically 9-12 years of age and are continuing to develop their social awareness as they begin their pre-adolescent phase.

Best Maryland Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 164 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Maryland. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maryland.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Maryland include Bullis School, Gilman School, and Landon School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Maryland (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bullis School
Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Rockville
Fusion Academy Rockville Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
(1)
275 N. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Glenelg Country School
Glenelg Country School Photo - Upon entering our beautiful 90-acre campus, you first see our Upper School building which also connects to our Athletic Center.
(4)
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Gr: NS-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Landon School
Landon School Photo - We believe requiring a boy to engage in an array of experiences introduces him to passions and abilities he didn't know he had, which is essential to his emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.
All-boys
(6)
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-1067
Gr: 3-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
McLean School
McLean School Photo - Engaged students who develop self advocacy skills.
(10)
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
Gr: K-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norwood School
Norwood School Photo - Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond.
(4)
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Park School of Baltimore
Park School of Baltimore Photo - The Park School of Baltimore is an independent, gender-inclusive, non-sectarian progressive Pre-K through Grade 12 school located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from Baltimore city.
(3)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Roland Park Country School
Roland Park Country School Photo - What makes RPCS such an empowering school? The unique relationships created between students from K-12. From our kindergarten and 1st graders being paired and performing with our Upper School singing and dancing groups, to Upper School STEM classes hosting probability carnivals for Lower School, or Middle School students speaking to Lower School, we treasure and nurture these bonds.
All-girls
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Gr: K-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oneness-Family School
Oneness-Family School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-7751
Gr: NS-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington Waldorf School
Washington Waldorf School Photo - At Washington Waldorf, we encourage the connections that broaden students` experiences and help them grow in new directions. Our teachers incorporate academic, artistic, and practical elements into every subject, creating memorable lessons, successful scholars, and strong individuals.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107
Gr: NS-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
Special Program Emphasis
5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 337-8519
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Gr: NS-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boys Latin School Of Maryland
Boys Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School
All-boys
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
The Bryn Mawr School
All-girls
(1)
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Butler Montessori
Butler Montessori Photo - Upper Elementary students are typically 9-12 years of age and are continuing to develop their social awareness as they begin their pre-adolescent phase.
Montessori School
(9)
15951 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 977-6600
Gr: NS-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvert School
Calvert School Photo - Calvert Lower School on Tuscany Road
105 Tuscany Rd
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 243-6054
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo
(11)
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School
All-girls | Alternative School
205 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City Photo - Exterior of School
Montessori School
(1)
4465 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-6070
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1
Chimes School The
Special Education School
4810 Seton Dr
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-8270
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Hill School
Concord Hill School Photo - Delighting in childhood and celebrating the many firsts that occur during the early years!
(6)
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Gr: NS-3 | 120 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Country School
The Country School Photo
716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Special Education School
4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
The Foundation Schools
The Foundation Schools Photo
Special Education School
1330 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - The campus entrance on Garrison Forest Road
All-girls
(3)
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Gateway School
Gateway School Photo - Little Ears, Big Voices
Special Education School
5900 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 318-6780
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 6 students
German International School Washington Dc
German International School Washington Dc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gerstell Academy
Gerstell Academy Photo - Boy's Lacrosse at Gerstell...one of our many offerings for athletes!
(5)
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gilman School
Gilman School Photo - Gilman's Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.
All-boys
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,035 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glenwood Academy
Glenwood Academy Photo - Glenwood Academy now has classes through 11th grade with 12th grade beginning next year.
Special Education School
(7)
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Acres School
Green Acres School Photo
(8)
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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