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Maryland Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 454 religiously affiliated private schools serving 102,080 students in Maryland (53% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $12,564, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,978.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (30% of schools), Christian (17% of schools) and Baptist (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 454
  • # Students Served: 102,080

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 454
  • # Students Served: 102,080

Top Ranked Maryland Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
3
342
100%
Amish
1
7
-
Assembly of God
4
501
36%
Baptist
47
7,489
52%
Brethren
2
528
96%
Catholic
138
49,000
37%
Christian
79
13,104
45%
Church of Christ
1
83
30%
Church of God
4
698
76%
Church of the Nazarene
2
101
27%
Episcopal
23
5,813
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
1,442
32%
Mennonite
13
700
44%
Methodist
20
2,207
32%
Other
13
1,777
39%
Other Lutheran
1
118
-
Pentecostal
10
188
71%
Presbyterian
8
1,373
34%
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 Riverdale Baptist School, Mt Aetna SDA School (MAAS), and Elizabeth Seton High 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 $12,564, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,978.

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