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Takoma Park Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 799 students in Takoma Park, MD, 26% of all K-12 students in Takoma Park, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools in Takoma Park, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Takoma Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1010 Larch Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-4750
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Takoma Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
(1)
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Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Gr: K-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
8300 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 422-3858
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The Springwell School
Gr: K-5 | 25 students
Alternative School
8003 Barron St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 578-6885
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Takoma Park, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Catholic
1010 Larch Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-2555
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Takoma Park, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
799
Students
+27.6% (+173 students) 10-yr
$14,841
Avg. Tuition
+37.8% (+$4,068) 10-yr
36
Avg. Class Size
+80.0% (+16 students) 10-yr
93%
Students of Color
+13.4% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+15.4% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Takoma Park)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools
848 Schools
# Students
799 Students
143,446 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025200183179
2024203179172
2023226183174
2022301195185
2021301188180
2020301178171
2019278178175
2018278177172
2017209184180
2016209182178
2015209176167
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% Students of Color
93%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202593%38%34%
202493%37%34%
202390%38%33%
202296%38%33%
202196%37%32%
202096%37%32%
201992%36%31%
201892%35%31%
201782%37%32%
201682%37%32%
201582%39%32%
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0.61
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.610.660.65
20240.640.660.65
20230.530.660.65
20220.610.640.64
20210.610.650.64
20200.610.650.64
20190.660.630.63
20180.660.630.63
20170.630.610.61
20160.630.610.61
20150.630.620.61
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# American Indian Students
22 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
20178%3%4%
20168%3%4%
20158%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
459 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202552%5%9%
202445%4%9%
202315%4%9%
202241%4%8%
202141%4%9%
202041%4%9%
201945%3%8%
201845%3%8%
201722%3%8%
201622%3%8%
201522%3%8%
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# Black Students
311 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202535%16%7%
202440%17%7%
202366%17%8%
202246%17%7%
202146%17%7%
202046%17%8%
201938%16%7%
201838%17%7%
201756%17%7%
201656%17%7%
201556%18%8%
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# White Students
72 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
8%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258%50%52%
20247%50%52%
202310%51%52%
20228%53%54%
20218%52%54%
20208%53%54%
20198%55%56%
20188%55%56%
201710%57%58%
201610%57%58%
201510%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17 Students
35,946 Students
% of Others Students
2%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%25%26%
20245%25%26%
20235%25%25%
20221%23%25%
20211%23%25%
20201%22%24%
20196%22%24%
20186%22%23%
20171%20%22%
20161%20%22%
20151%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
14,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202515:110:111:1
202414:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202532%56%55%
202435%56%54%
202335%56%54%
202235%56%54%
202135%56%54%
202035%57%54%
201935%57%53%
201832%56%53%
201748%56%53%
201648%57%52%
201548%56%52%
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Average Class Size
36 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025361615
2024361615
2023361615
2022361615
2021361615
2020361615
2019361615
2018231615
2017201615
2016201515
2015201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202581313
202481312
202381311
202281211
202181211
202081111
2019101211
2018101111
201781110
201681110
201581010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,841
$16,377

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$14,841$16,322$15,012
2024$11,401$15,118$13,254
2023$11,401$14,252$12,626
2022$11,185$13,866$12,187
2021$11,185$13,318$11,800
2020$11,185$12,826$11,512
2019$11,185$13,101$11,293
2018$10,976$12,693$11,017
2017$10,976$12,195$10,708
2016$10,773$12,181$10,356
2015$10,773$11,449$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202510%34%34%
202410%35%34%
202310%34%34%
202210%34%33%
202110%34%33%
202010%32%32%
201910%31%31%
201810%30%30%
201710%30%30%
201610%29%29%
201510%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,753

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$1,000$6,310$7,073
2024$1,000$6,180$6,930
2023$1,000$6,116$6,469
2022$1,000$5,933$6,289
2021$1,000$5,629$6,055
2020$1,000$5,390$5,921
2019$1,000$5,857$5,795
2018$1,000$5,455$5,456
2017$1,000$5,668$5,319
2016$1,000$5,959$5,105
2015$1,000$5,156$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearTakoma Park, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202593%79%81%
202493%81%85%
202393%82%85%
202293%81%85%
202193%81%85%
202093%80%85%
201993%80%85%
201893%80%85%
201793%81%85%
201693%81%85%
201593%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Takoma Park, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Takoma Park, MD include Takoma Academy, Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, and Takoma Academy Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Takoma Park?
4 private schools are located in Takoma Park.
What percentage of students in Takoma Park go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Takoma Park are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Takoma Park?
75% of private schools in Takoma Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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