Severn School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 911 students
Yearly Tuition: $28,835
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 6
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Severn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Severn School
Nursery	26
Pre-K	31
Kind	32
1	32
2	32
3	33
4	36
5	38
6	63
7	67
8	74
9	116
10	115
11	113
12	103

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Year Founded

1914

Campus Size

23 acres

Student Body

Total Students

911 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

110 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

68%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP 2-D DesignAP 3-D Design

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Computer Science AAP Computer Science Principles

AP DrawingAP English Language

AP English LiteratureAP Environmental Science

AP FrenchAP Latin

AP Music TheoryAP Physics 2: Algebra-Based

AP Physics C: MechanicsAP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP US Government and Politics

AP US HistoryAP World History: Modern

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Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki shorts/pants, polo or oxford shirt, blazer

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 6

Yearly Tuition Cost

$28,835

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Tuition Notes

Grades 6-12: $32,290 Grades 1-5: $25,380 Kindergarten: $23,210 PK 5 full days: $20,920 PK 5 half days: $15,950 PS 5 full days: $20,920 PS 5 half days: $15,950 PS 3 full days: $12,990 PS 3 half days: $9,860

% on Financial Aid

23%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kim Slade, Preschool-12th Grade

Admissions Associate

Joe Christie, 6-12th Grade

Endowment Size

$20 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

FootballGolf

LacrosseSailing

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

50 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

3D Printing ClubAdmiral Marketing Club

Admiral TVAmnesty International

Archery ClubAstronomy Club

Book ClubCeramics Club

Chess Club & TeamCivil Discourse

Common Knowledge ClubCommunity Service Committee

Connect4CancerCyber Team

Debate ClubEco Club

Economics ClubEngineering Club

Faces of SevernFilm Club

French ClubGames Club

Improv ClubIntro to Medical Studies Club

Investment ClubLatin Club

Literary MagazineMath Team

Mock TrialModel UN

Multicultural AllianceMusic Club

Outing ClubPeer Counselors

Photography ClubProm Committee

Random Acts of Kindness ClubRed Cross Club

Robotics ClubRun Club

Severn Oratorical SocietySevern River Fishing Club

Spanish ClubSpirit Captains

Sports Breakdown ClubSWAG (Supporting Women Around the Globe)

The Anchor NewspaperUmbrella Club

United SpectrumYearbook Club

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School Notes

Severn School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool through grade 12, located in Severna Park, MD. At Severn, we believe that there are many ways to lead and that every student has the potential to be exceptional.

School Motto: 'We build character and community.'
School Mascot: Admiral

Students at Severn School are empowered to develop the character, skills and intellectual agility that is required of today`s leaders. What you will learn here is that education is about more than what you know. Instead, it`s about who you are. And who we are is a student-centered learning community committed to modeling excellence, courage and scholarship as we strive to make meaningful contributions to the world around us.
Severn School is located approximately six miles from Annapolis on two separate campuses in Arnold and Severna Park, Maryland. Severn School was originally founded in 1914 to provide academic preparation for the United States Naval Academy. Today we are a day school enrolling over 800studentsfrom preschool through 12th grade.
Severn School is accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education. Severn is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Situated on two campuses, Severn School has state of the art facilities to meet the needs of all students. The 4-acre Chesapeake Campus in Arnold houses Severn's Lower School: Preschool through grade 5. Included on that campus are the Flinchum Gymnasium, Troy Media Center, and Sivvy Theatre. There are 2 fully equipped outdoor playgrounds, an outdoor science learning area, learning pavilion, and trike and scooter path for early childhood students. The 19-acre Teel campus in the heart of Severna Park includes the McCleary Student Center, Price Auditorium, Creeden Hall, four athletic fields (including 2 turf fields), the Alumni Walkway, Memorial Gymnasium, and the Edward St. John Athletic Center. The most recent addition is the beautiful new Teel Academic Center which is a state of the art facility housing the Zimmerman Library,Graw Innovation Center, and the Hoehn-Saric Center for Academic Excellence. The Stine Environmental Centeris a 2-acre outdoor learning center situated on the Severn River.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Monroe, President of the United States -
- Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Severn School cost?

Severn School's tuition is approximately $28,835 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Severn School?

The acceptance rate of Severn School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Who are famous alumni from Severn School?

Severn School famous alumni include: James Monroe, President of the United States and Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

What sports does Severn School offer?

Severn School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Severn School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Severn School's ranking?

Severn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Severn School?

The application deadline for Severn School is Jan. 6.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

First Day of School

September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed

October 05, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Winter Break - School Closed

December 21, 2026 (Monday)

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The average private school tuition in Anne Arundel County, MD is $13,830 for elementary schools and $17,259 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Anne Arundel County, MD is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).