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Best Upper Marlboro Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 851 students in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The top-ranked private high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD include Riverdale Baptist School and The Foundation Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
75% of private high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top-Ranked Upper Marlboro Private High Schools (2026)

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
The Foundation Schools
The Foundation Schools Photo
Special Education School
1330 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
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

Overview

This Town (Upper Marlboro)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
851 Students
73,430 Students
% Average Students of Color
89%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
8,615 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,536
$20,458
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
245 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,585 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,298 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
830 Students
12,725 Students
% Black Students
87%
17%
# White Students
106 Students
43,451 Students
% White Students
11%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
11,429 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD?
The top-ranked private high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD include Riverdale Baptist School and The Foundation Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Upper Marlboro?
4 private high schools are located in Upper Marlboro.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Upper Marlboro?
75% of private high schools in Upper Marlboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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