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Takoma Park Private Schools

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 83%.
75% of private schools in Takoma Park, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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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

4
Private Schools
799
Students
$14,841
Avg. Tuition
36
Avg. Class Size
93%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Takoma Park)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
799 Students
143,597 Students
% Students of Color
93%
39%
0.61
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
22 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
459 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
4%
# Black Students
311 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
72 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
8%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
17 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
2%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
57%
Average Class Size
36 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,841
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,990
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
83%
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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