Washington Christian Academy Photo - Our Middle School students enjoy fun and games at one of our Quarterly House Festival Days!

Best Olney Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 991 students in Olney, MD.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Olney, MD include Washington Christian Academy, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and St. Peter's School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private elementary schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Olney Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(18)
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
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. 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
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
The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Montessori School
(1)
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
Gr: PK-3 | 148 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
[+] 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

Overview

This Town (Olney)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
991 Students
110,658 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
11,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1236

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,305
$16,016
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,112
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,231
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
4,647 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
4%
# Black Students
180 Students
19,034 Students
% Black Students
22%
17%
# White Students
288 Students
60,999 Students
% White Students
36%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
149 Students
21,711 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Olney, MD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Olney, MD include Washington Christian Academy, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and St. Peter's School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Olney?
6 private elementary schools are located in Olney.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Olney?
Olney private elementary schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
67% of private elementary schools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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