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Best Upper Marlboro Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,263 students in Upper Marlboro, MD (there are 19 public schools, serving 15,351 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Upper Marlboro, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Upper Marlboro, MD include Rock Creek Christian Academy, The Foundation Schools, and St. Mary Of The Assumption School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
88% of private schools in Upper Marlboro, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Upper Marlboro Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverdale Baptist School
Riverdale Baptist School Photo - The entire student body together for a group photo during Spirit Week in 2012.
(Baptist)
(2)
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rock Creek Christian Academy
Rock Creek Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(5)
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Foundation Schools
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Special Education School
1330 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Peace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1500 Brown Station Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 350-4522
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Edified Christian Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
1441 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 583-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Fairhaven School
Special Program Emphasis
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
Fellowship Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
8011 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 493-8755
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Upper Marlboro, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Edgemeade Center School (Closed 2004)
All-boys | Special Education School
13101 Crume Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 888-1333
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students
9010 Frank Tippett Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 868-1873
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
17411 Central Ave
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 567-9507
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
14111 Oak Grove Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Upper Marlboro, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Upper Marlboro, MD include Rock Creek Christian Academy, The Foundation Schools, and St. Mary Of The Assumption School.
How many private schools are located in Upper Marlboro?
8 private schools are located in Upper Marlboro.
How diverse are private schools in Upper Marlboro?
Upper Marlboro private schools are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Upper Marlboro go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Upper Marlboro are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Upper Marlboro?
88% of private schools in Upper Marlboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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