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

Best 20868 Maryland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 444 students in 20868, MD.
The top ranked private schools in 20868, MD include The Journey School, Paint Branch Montessori School, and Spencerville Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in 20868, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 20868 Maryland Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 20868, MD?
The top ranked private schools in 20868, MD include The Journey School, Paint Branch Montessori School, and Spencerville Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in 20868?
3 private schools are located in 20868.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 20868?
33% of private schools in 20868 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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