Wheaton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 442 students in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Wheaton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD (2026-27)

The Avalon School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys (Catholic)
11811 Claridge Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 963-8022
(4)
Evergreen School Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
(1)
Map of Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring?
67% of private schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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