Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Best Olney Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,292 students in Olney, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,868 public students). 44% of all K-12 students in Olney, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Olney, MD include Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and St. Peter's School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is same as the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
60% of private schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Olney Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rise Hybrid Private Academy
Rise Hybrid Private Academy Photo - Enjoying our 2025 field trip to the Dominican Republic!
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Fredericksburg, VA (Headquarters)
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - The best part of being a Little Buddy is getting to be with your Big Buddy!
(Episcopal)
(17)
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17301 Old Vic Boulevard
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo - Kindergarten students testing their Structure & Function STEM project-designing a house for the Three Little Pigs
(Catholic)
(6)
2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-9112
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3421 Morningwood Drive
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 683-9200
Gr: NS-K
The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Montessori School
(1)
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students
Oakdale Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3425 Emory Church Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
Gr: K | 12 students
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4100 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 570-2500
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3
Olney KinderCare
Olney KinderCare Photo - Olney KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3805 Gelding Lane
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-0001
Gr: NS-PK
Washington Christian Academy
Washington Christian Academy Photo - Our Middle School students enjoy fun and games at one of our Quarterly House Festival Days!
(Presbyterian)
(27)
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Olney, Maryland

Olney, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gates of Discovery (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
16620 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 593-3410
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Olney, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Olney, MD include Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and St. Peter's School.
How many private schools are located in Olney?
10 private schools are located in Olney.
How diverse are private schools in Olney?
Olney private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Olney go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Olney are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
60% of private schools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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