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Paint Branch Montessori School Top 6 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MD)
The Journey School Top 6 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MD)
Spencerville Adventist Academy Top 9 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MD)

Spencerville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 444 students in Spencerville, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in Spencerville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Spencerville Private Schools (2026-27)

The Journey School Photo
The Journey School
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2430 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(240) 324-6160
(3)
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Paint Branch Montessori School Photo
Paint Branch Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Montessori School
2410 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 434-0373
(11)
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Spencerville Adventist Academy Photo
Spencerville Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
2502 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 421-9101
(2)
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Spencerville, MD Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
444
Students
$16,450
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
66%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Spencerville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
444 Students
143,597 Students
% Students of Color
66%
39%
0.78
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
4%
# Black Students
85 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
175 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
34%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
98 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
19%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1221
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,450
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,990
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Spencerville, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Spencerville, MD include The Journey School, Paint Branch Montessori School, and Spencerville Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Spencerville?
3 private schools are located in Spencerville.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Spencerville?
33% of private schools in Spencerville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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