For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 255 students in Owings, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,146 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Owings, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Private Schools in Owings, MD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Wesley School
(Methodist)
155 E Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 474-4156
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 474-4156
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students
Overview
This Town (Owings)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
255 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
38%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
56%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,190
$16,235
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,360
$6,342
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
359 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
157 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
62%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
78 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Owings, MD?
2 private schools are located in Owings, MD.
What percentage of students in Owings go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Owings are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
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