St. John's Episcopal School Photo - Welcome to St. Johns Episcopal School. Our rigorous, academic program, featuring small class size, coupled with our strong belief in faith-based character education and community service, truly is the model for a balanced and transformational education. Each day, your child will enter an environment with teachers who work collaboratively to inspire and challenge them.

Best Olney Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 991 students in Olney, MD.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Olney, MD include St. Peter's School and Rise Hybrid Private Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private elementary schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Olney Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo
(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
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
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
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 elementary schools in Olney, MD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Olney, MD include St. Peter's School and Rise Hybrid Private Academy.
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 Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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