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Best Maryland Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 3,062 students in Maryland.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Maryland include St. Thomas More Academy, German International School Washington Dc, and Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
31% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 3,062

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 3,062

Top Ranked Maryland Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Map of Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 337-8519
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German International School Washington Dc
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
(1)
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Rise Hybrid Private Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
Fredericksburg, VA (Headquarters)
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
(8)
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Rochambeau-the French Intl School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,291 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
9600 Forest Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260
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St. Thomas More Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
103 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
(3)
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Map of Torah School Of Greater Washington
Torah School Of Greater Washington
Gr: K-6 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2010 Linden Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-8003
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Arco Iris Somos
Gr: NS-3 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
3206 Tower Oaks Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 913-9400
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Arts & Ideas Sudbury School
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Specialized Curriculum
4915 Holder Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 426-0001
(4)
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Map of The Auburn School
The Auburn School
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
1710 Dulaney Valley Rd
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-4799
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Baltimore School Of Independent Learners
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
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Map of Fairhaven School
Fairhaven School
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
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Map of Georgetown Hill Early School
Georgetown Hill Early School
Gr: K-1 | 117 students
Specialized Curriculum
10001 Apple Ridge Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
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Map of Global Christian Academy
Global Christian Academy
Gr: 4-9 | 2 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 323
Greenbelt, MD 20768
(240) 334-8754
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Map of New Chapel Christian Academy
New Chapel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 200 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5601 Old Branch Ave
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
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Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
3005 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 542-1915
(7)
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Waldorf School Of Baltimore
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
4801 Tamarind Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 367-6808
(5)
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16
Private Schools
3,062
Students
$15,100
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Maryland include St. Thomas More Academy, German International School Washington Dc, and Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Maryland?
16 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Maryland?
Maryland private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
31% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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