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Best Maryland Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 454 religiously affiliated private schools serving 101,938 students in Maryland (53% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $12,940, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,397.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (30% of schools), Christian (17% of schools) and Baptist (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 454
  • # Students Served: 101,938

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 454
  • # Students Served: 101,938

Top Ranked Maryland Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
3
342
100%
Amish
1
7
-
Assembly of God
4
501
36%
Baptist
47
7,529
52%
Brethren
2
528
96%
Catholic
138
48,855
37%
Christian
79
13,043
45%
Church of Christ
1
83
30%
Church of God
4
698
76%
Church of the Nazarene
2
101
27%
Episcopal
23
5,794
42%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8
756
36%
Friends
4
1,416
46%
Greek Orthodox
1
70
-
Islamic
7
1,250
81%
Jewish
40
11,175
2%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8
1,463
31%
Mennonite
13
700
36%
Methodist
20
2,207
32%
Other
13
1,777
39%
Other Lutheran
1
118
-
Pentecostal
10
188
71%
Presbyterian
8
1,395
32%
Seventh Day Adventist
16
1,905
76%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1
37
100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Maryland?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Maryland include Mt Aetna SDA School (MAAS), Elizabeth Seton High School, and Perry Hall Christian School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Maryland?
454 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $12,940, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,397.

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