Top 5 Best St. Mary's County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,874 students in St. Mary's County, MD (there are 28 public schools, serving 17,480 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in St.
Mary's County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in St. Mary's County, MD include St. Mary's Ryken, A college preparatory Catholic high school, St. Michaels School and Little Flower School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
84% of private schools in St. Mary's County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked St. Mary's County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Kings Christian Academy
The Kings Christian Academy Photo - - College Preparatory Education * STEM * Award-winning Robotics * Fine Arts * State Champ Athletics * Bus Service * Before/After Care with Homework Help
(Christian)
(2)
20738 Point Lookout Road
Callaway, MD 20620
(301) 994-3080
Grades: PK-12
| 367 students
Little Flower School
(Catholic)
(1)
20410 Point Lookout Rd.
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 994-0404
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
St. John's Continuation School
St. John's Continuation School Photo - St. John's School
(Catholic)
43900 Saint Johns Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
22600 Camp Calvert Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 373-4184
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
St. Michaels School
St. Michaels School Photo - Kindergarten
(Catholic)
(1)
16560 Three Notch Rd
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-5454
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Bay Montessori School
Montessori School
20525 Willows Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 737-2421
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
The Creative Beginnings School
Daycare / Preschool
22840 Three Notch Rd
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-2345
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Father Andrew White Sj School
(Catholic)
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
39315 Romans Way
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 884-7366
Grades: NS-8
| 6 students
Hollywood Umc Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Rr 1 Box 100
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2500
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Honey Maccallum Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
23421 Kingston Creek Rd
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-8600
Grades: K
| 166 students
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy
(Christian)
(1)
41740 Baldridge Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-8029
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
46855 S Shangri La Dr Ste 100
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 862-2552
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Little Seedlings Christian Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
25550 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5050
Grades: PK-K
| 49 students
Loveville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
25968 Loveville Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 475-3084
Grades: 1-7
| 41 students
Mother Catherine Academy
(Catholic)
38833 Chaptico Rd
Helen, MD 20635
(301) 884-3165
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Pin Cushion Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
24981 Pin Cushion Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students
Starmaker School Early Education Wyildwood
Starmaker School Early Education Wyildwood Photo
Montessori School
23443 Cottonwood Pkwy
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-7740
Grades: PK-1
| 177 students
Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
29855 Eldorado Farm Lane
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 884-8503
Grades: NS-12
| 58 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. Mary's County, Maryland

St. Mary's County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
40285 Busy Corner Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
25979 Friendship School Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
21335 Colton Point Road
Avenue, MD 20609
(301) 769-3389
Grades: NS-8
| 109 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Mary's County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in St. Mary's County, MD include St. Mary's Ryken, A college preparatory Catholic high school, St. Michaels School and Little Flower School.
How many private schools are located in St. Mary's County, MD?
19 private schools are located in St. Mary's County, MD.
How diverse are private schools in St. Mary's County, MD?
St. Mary's County, MD private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in St. Mary's County, MD go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in St. Mary's County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Mary's County, MD?
84% of private schools in St. Mary's County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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