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

Best Olney Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,511 students in Olney, MD.
The top-ranked private high schools in Olney, MD include Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and Washington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
67% of private high schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Olney Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,511 Students
73,515 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
8,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1231

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,658
$20,338
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,126
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,481
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
246 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
118 Students
2,593 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
188 Students
3,308 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
373 Students
12,752 Students
% Black Students
25%
17%
# White Students
644 Students
43,528 Students
% White Students
43%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
157 Students
11,381 Students
% of Others Students
10%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Olney, MD?
The top-ranked private high schools in Olney, MD include Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and Washington Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Olney?
3 private high schools are located in Olney.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
67% of private high schools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

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