Saint Demetrios PreSchool Photo

Best Parkville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,034 students in Parkville, MD (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,456 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Parkville, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Parkville, MD include St. Ursula School and Rock Church Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
83% of private schools in Parkville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Other).

Top-Ranked Parkville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Church Academy
Rock Church Academy Photo
(2)
1605 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 882-0807
Gr: NS-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Ursula School
St. Ursula School Photo - 6th and 2nd grade students work together on a science lab.
(Catholic)
(2)
8900 Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 665-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 619 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atonement Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
9121 Old Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 668-3886
Gr: NS-8 | 21 students
The Early Learning & Development Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7412 Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 765-0044
Gr: NS | 21 students Tuition listed
New Directions Academy
All-boys
9700 Old Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 663-8500
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
Saint Demetrios PreSchool
Saint Demetrios PreSchool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
2504 Cub Hill Rd.
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 661-1090
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Parkville, Maryland

Parkville, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1605 Cromwell Bridge Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 588-7313
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,034 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
93 Teachers
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,875
$16,235
Average Summer Program Cost
$205
$1,273
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$278
$6,342
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
68 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
633 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
59%
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
322 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Parkville, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Parkville, MD include St. Ursula School and Rock Church Academy.
How many private schools are located in Parkville?
6 private schools are located in Parkville.
How diverse are private schools in Parkville?
Parkville private schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Parkville go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Parkville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Parkville?
83% of private schools in Parkville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Other).

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