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Nottingham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 860 students in Nottingham, MD, 15% of all K-12 students in Nottingham, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
40% of private schools in Nottingham, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Nottingham Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Maryland School For The Blind
The Maryland School For The Blind
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
3501 Taylor Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
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St. Joseph School-Fullerton Photo
St. Joseph School-Fullerton
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
8416 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
(5)
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Map of St. Peters Elementary School
St. Peters Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
7910 Belair Rd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 665-4521
(3)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4960 Mercantile Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 933-3833
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Map of The Learning Experience At Parkville
The Learning Experience At Parkville
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Walther Blvd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 663-7876
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Nottingham, MD Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
860
Students
$7,013
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Nottingham)
This State (MD)
# Schools
5 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
860 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
25%
39%
0.55
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
133 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
564 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
65%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
98 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
57%
Average Class Size
23 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,013
$15,978
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$6,978
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$19.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nottingham, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Nottingham, MD include The Maryland School For The Blind, St. Joseph School-Fullerton, and St. Peters Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Nottingham?
5 private schools are located in Nottingham.
How diverse are private schools in Nottingham?
Nottingham private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Nottingham go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Nottingham are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nottingham?
40% of private schools in Nottingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Nottingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nottingham include: The Goddard School vs. St. Joseph School-Fullerton

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