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Ridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 149 students in Ridge, MD, 42% of all K-12 students in Ridge, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Ridge, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridge Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Michaels School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
16560 Three Notch Rd
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-5454
(1)
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Ridge, MD Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
149
Students
$6,500
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridge)
This State (MD)
# Schools
1 School
849 Schools
# Students
149 Students
143,597 Students
% Students of Color
41%
39%
0.68
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
69 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
46%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
32 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,990
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridge, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Ridge, MD is St. Michaels School.
How many private schools are located in Ridge?
1 private schools are located in Ridge.
What percentage of students in Ridge go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridge?
100% of private schools in Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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