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Parkville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,048 students in Parkville, MD, 12% of all K-12 students in Parkville, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
83% of private schools in Parkville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,048
  • Average Tuition: $7,275
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 64%
  • View Parkville, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,048
  • Average Tuition: $7,275
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 64%
  • View Parkville, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Parkville Private Schools (2026)

Rock Church Academy Photo
Rock Church Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
1605 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 882-0807
(2)
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St. Ursula School Photo
St. Ursula School
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
8900 Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 665-3533
(2)
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Map of Atonement Lutheran School
Atonement Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 21 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
9121 Old Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 668-3886
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The Early Learning & Development Center Inc
Gr: NS | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7412 Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 765-0044
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Map of New Directions Academy
New Directions Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
All-boys
9700 Old Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 663-8500
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Saint Demetrios PreSchool Photo
Saint Demetrios PreSchool
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
2504 Cub Hill Rd.
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 661-1090
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Parkville, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Arrow Center For Education
The Arrow Center For Education
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1605 Cromwell Bridge Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 588-7313
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Parkville, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+100.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,048
Students
+44.6% (+323 students) 10-yr
$7,275
Avg. Tuition
+28.2% (+$1,600) 5-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-37.0% (-10 students) 8-yr
64%
Students of Color
+326.7% (+49.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Parkville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearParkville, MD Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20164
20153
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# Students
1,048 Students
143,278 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025175183179
2024156179172
2023134183174
2022129195185
2021127188180
2020111178171
2019115178175
2018109177172
2017108184180
201630182178
2015242176167
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% Students of Color
64%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202564%38%34%
202432%37%34%
202362%38%33%
202255%38%33%
202155%37%32%
202074%37%32%
201968%36%31%
201819%35%31%
201718%37%32%
201662%37%32%
201515%39%32%
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0.56
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.560.660.65
20240.570.660.65
20230.500.660.65
20220.480.640.64
20210.480.650.64
20200.350.650.64
20190.360.630.63
20180.350.630.63
20170.350.610.61
20160.580.610.61
20150.320.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%4%4%
20194%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20256%16%7%
20247%17%7%
20238%17%8%
20229%17%7%
20219%17%7%
202010%17%8%
201910%16%7%
201810%17%7%
20179%17%7%
201616%17%7%
20157%18%8%
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# White Students
633 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
59%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202558%50%52%
202458%50%52%
202368%51%52%
202270%53%54%
202170%52%54%
202080%53%54%
201979%55%56%
201880%55%56%
201780%57%58%
201657%57%58%
201582%56%58%
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# 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
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202531%25%26%
202431%25%26%
202319%25%25%
202215%23%25%
202115%23%25%
20204%22%24%
20194%22%24%
20184%22%23%
20175%20%22%
201627%20%22%
20154%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201912:19:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202537%56%55%
202437%56%54%
202337%56%54%
202237%56%54%
202137%56%54%
202030%57%54%
201930%57%53%
201830%56%53%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025171615
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2018271615
2017271615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,275
$16,397

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$7,150$16,322$15,012
2024$7,150$15,118$13,254
2023$6,417$14,252$12,626
2022$5,775$13,866$12,187
2021$5,750$13,318$11,800
2020$5,675$12,826$11,512
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Average Summer Program Cost
$205
$1,376

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$223$1,261$1,152
2024$223$1,195$1,128
2023$197$969$1,156
2022$135$989$1,102
2021$135$943$1,125
2020$135$524$1,217
2019$135$384$1,305
2018$135$475$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255%34%34%
20245%35%34%
20235%34%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$278
$6,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$300$6,310$7,073
2024$300$6,180$6,930
2023$300$6,116$6,469
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearParkville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202593%79%81%
202490%81%85%
202390%82%85%
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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 39%.
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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