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Largest Maryland Private Elementary Schools

Name: Maryland Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Maryland has 222 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Maryland is Bais Yaakov School For Girls, with 1,537 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 498
Top 20 Range (Students): 794–1,537
MD School Avg.: 223
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 498
Top 20 Range (Students): 794–1,537
MD School Avg.: 223
National School Avg.: 196

Maryland Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +5.3% (+11 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Maryland (MD) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	220	▲ +7	▲ +3.3%
2024	192	213	▼ -6	▼ -2.7%
2023	193	219	▼ -13	▼ -5.6%
2022	205	232	▲ +9	▲ +4.0%
2021	201	223	▲ +16	▲ +7.7%
2020	188	207	▲ +2	▲ +1.0%
2019	193	205	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2018	190	204	▼ -10	▼ -4.7%
2017	199	214	▲ +5	▲ +2.4%
2016	196	209	▲ +7	▲ +3.5%
2015	183	202	▼ -1	▼ -0.5%
2013	191	203	▲ +16	▲ +8.6%
2012	174	187	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Maryland (students range: 794–1,537, avg 223)

School Size Range: 605 1,537 Avg. School Size: 860

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private elementary schools student size?

The Maryland average private elementary schools student size is 222 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Maryland?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Maryland include Bais Yaakov School For Girls, McDonogh School and Rochambeau-the French Intl School.

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