Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,884 students in Washington County, MD (there are 42 public schools, serving 22,855 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
65% of private schools in Washington County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,884
  • Average Tuition: $10,858
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Washington County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,884
  • Average Tuition: $10,858
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Washington County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Mt Aetna SDA School (MAAS) Photo
Gr: K-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
10207 Crystal Falls Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 824-3875
Emmanuel Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
16221 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-0368
(23)
Map of Citicorp Family Center
Gr: NS-PK | 333 students
Daycare / Preschool
14629 Citicorp Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 665-9400
Global Vision Christian School Broadfording Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
13535 Broadfording Church Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8886
(1)
Grace Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
13321 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-2033
(2)
Highland View Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students
Sports: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
10100 Academy Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-8480
Saint James School Photo
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)
St. Mary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
218 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
(1)
Map of San Mar Children's Home Inc
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
All-girls | Alternative School
8504 Mapleville Rd
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(501) 733-9067
Map of Tri State Christian Academydba Boonsboro Academy
Gr: 10 | 10 students
Pentecostal
7605 Old Natl Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 432-0707
Map of Cedar Ridge School
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
All-boys | Special Education School
12146 Cedar Ridge Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 582-0282
Map of Conocoheague Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 32 students
Mennonite
12403 Huyett Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-2074
Map of Hagerstown Childrens School
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool
141 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-6886
Map of Hcc Children's Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2322
Map of Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
12215 Walnut Pt W
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-2600
Map of Hillside Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 161 students
Mennonite
11610 Greencastle Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 223-6438
Map of Laurel Hall School - Hagerstown
Gr: 1-12 | 73 students
Special Education School
13110a Brook Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 733-0330
Map of Oak Hill House School
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
All-boys
12806 Independence Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 582-4980
Map of Paradise Mennonite School
Gr: 1-11 | 239 students
Mennonite
19308 Air View Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 733-1368
Map of Truth Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Church of God
41 Bryan Cir
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-0712
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Huyetts Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Mennonite
16404 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-2252
Map of St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1535 Oak Hill Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 739-4266
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
20 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,884 Students
143,559 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
23%
39%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
238 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
57%

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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1182
(Out of 1600)
1221
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,858
$15,978

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average % on Financial Aid
26%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,500
$6,978
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$19.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.66

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# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
106 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

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# Black Students
191 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%

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# White Students
1,762 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
61%
50%

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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
726 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MD include Global Vision Christian School Broadfording, Highland View Academy, and Citicorp Family Center.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
20 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
65% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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