For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 279 students in 20772, MD (there are 11 public schools, serving 8,330 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 20772, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 20772, MD include St. Mary Of The Assumption School and Rock Creek Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top Ranked 20772 Maryland Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Grades: NS-8
| 260 students
Fellowship Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
8011 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 493-8755
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 493-8755
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
20772, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edgemeade Center School (Closed 2004)
All-boys | Special Education School
13101 Crume Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 888-1333
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 888-1333
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
9010 Frank Tippett Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 868-1873
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 868-1873
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 20772, MD?
The top ranked private schools in 20772, MD include St. Mary Of The Assumption School and Rock Creek Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in 20772?
3 private schools are located in 20772.
What percentage of students in 20772 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 20772 are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
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