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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 2,451 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland include St. Timothy's School, Saint James School, and Georgetown Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
71% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland (2026)

Map of Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 794 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
109 Burns Crossing Rd.
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
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Garrison Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
(6)
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Georgetown Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
(2)
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Saint James School
Gr: 8-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 34
Episcopal
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
(1)
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St. Timothy's School
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls (Episcopal)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
(1)
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West Nottingham Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
(5)
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Christian Community Presbyteri
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3120 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-9167
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland include St. Timothy's School, Saint James School, and Georgetown Preparatory School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Maryland?
7 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
71% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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Private Schools
2,451
Students
$38,740
Avg. Tuition
41%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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