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Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 9,138 students in Maryland.
The average tuition cost is $10,267, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,974.
95% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland include International Connections Academy, Archbishop Spalding High School, and Resurrection St. Paul School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland (2026-27)

Archbishop Neale School Photo
Archbishop Neale School
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
104 Port Tobacco Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-9595
(4)
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Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
Archbishop Spalding High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
(1)
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International Connections Academy Photo
International Connections Academy
Gr: K-12 | 889 students
Extracurriculars: 8
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
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Map of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1706 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-1023
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Resurrection St. Paul School Photo
Resurrection St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
(7)
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Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
(2)
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St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
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Map of St. John The Evangelist Elementary Catholic School
St. John The Evangelist Elementary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
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St. John The Evangelist School Photo
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
(5)
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Map of St. John's Catholic Prep
St. John's Catholic Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
3989 Buckeystown Pike
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
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St. Louis School Photo
St. Louis School
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
(6)
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St. Mary Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
218 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
(1)
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St. Mary Elementary School Photo
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
(3)
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St. Marys High School Photo
St. Marys High School
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
113 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
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St. Ursula School Photo
St. Ursula School
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
8900 Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 665-3533
(2)
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School Of The Incarnation Photo
School Of The Incarnation
Gr: PK-8 | 750 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
2601 Symphony Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 519-2285
(5)
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3617 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 467-1683
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St. Joan Of Arc School Photo
St. Joan Of Arc School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
230 S Law Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1387
(13)
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St. Marys School Of Piscataway Photo
St. Marys School Of Piscataway
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
13407 Piscataway Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 292-2522
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St. Philip The Apostle School Photo
St. Philip The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
5416 Henderson Way
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 423-4740
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland include International Connections Academy, Archbishop Spalding High School, and Resurrection St. Paul School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Maryland?
20 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $10,267, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,974.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
95% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
9,138
Students
$10,267
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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