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Severn School

201 Water St Severna Park, MD 21146
Tel: (410) 647-7700
www.severnschool.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,140
  • Acceptance rate: 58%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 4
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Severn School Photo #1 - Severn's Middle School curriculum is designed to meet student where they are and build a strong foundation of academic and social skills that will help students transition to the Upper School and beyond.
Severn School Photo #2 - Teel Campus is situated along the banks of the Severn River and includes the Teel Academic Center, Creeden Hall, McCleary Student Center, Edward St. John Athletic Center and more.
Severn School Photo #3 - One of the best weeks of the year in the Upper School is Spirit Week, where students come together by graduation year and dress for different themes each day, decorate hallways, and compete in events like Sing for Your Supper and the annual Tug of War.
Severn School Photo #4 - Severn Athletics offers a highly competitive experience that also teaches lessons that transcend well beyond the playing fields. Students can compete in 16 different sports, in either the MIAA (boys) or the IAAM (girls).
Severn School Photo #5 - The Middle School experience at Severn is thoughtfully designed to helps students successfully navigate these critical years by building an academic foundation and supporting the social and emotional growth that takes place from sixth to eighth grades.
Severn School Photo #6 - In 2026, a record-high 37 Admirals chose to continue their athletic careers in college. They are competing in 11 different sports at 18 DI, two DII, and 16 DIII schools. One student is competing abroad (UK).
Severn School Photo #7 - Nearly 100% of Severn School graduates go on to 4-year colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. Each year, a handful of graduates follow the long-standing tradition of military service by matriculating the service academies.
Severn School Photo #8 - Severn offers a wide variety of clubs and classes to meet every student's interests.
Severn School Photo #9 - The newly rebuilt Lower School boasts state-of-the art features that cater to the youngest learners.
Severn School Photo #10 - Lower School students enjoying the brand-new Lower School, with all-new classrooms and innovative features and design.
Severn School Photo #11 - The Water Street Players, Severn's theater group, produce two shows a year.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,140
  • Acceptance rate: 58%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 4
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Highest average SAT score
ACT Score
Highest average ACT score
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Student Body
Largest student body
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSevern School
Nursery29
Pre-K30
Kind32
131
232
336
438
538
672
771
874
9105
10117
11112
12103
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Year Founded
1914
Campus Size
23 acres
School Motto
Character. Conduct. Scholarship.

Student Body

Total Students
920 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki shorts/pants, polo or oxford shirt, blazer
Number of AP Courses
23 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 Comparative PoliticsAP 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 Studio Art: Drawing
AP US Government and PoliticsAP US History
AP World History: Modern
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 4
Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,140
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Tuition Notes
Grades 6-12: $34,500 Grades 1-5: $27,780 Kindergarten: $25,610 PK 5 full days: $23,320 PK 5 half days: $17,750 PS 5 full days: $23,320 PS 5 half days: $17,750 PS 3 full days: $14,590 PS 3 half days: $11,060
% on Financial Aid
23%
Acceptance Rate
58%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Kim Slade, Preschool-12th Grade
Admissions Associate
Joe Christie, 6-12th Grade
Endowment Size
$20 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
ArcheryBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfLacrosse
SailingSoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling
Colors
Maroon and White
School Mascot
Admiral

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
51 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 ClubDungeons and Dragons Club
Eco ClubEconomics Club
Engineering ClubFilm 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


Arts and Music Programs:
Breakwater A Cappella Group

School Notes

  • Severn School is an independent co-educational college preparatory day school for students in preschool through grade 12, located in Severna Park, MD. More than just a school, Severn is a vibrant learning community where every student has the potential to be a leader. Severn Admirals learn that education isn't solely about the facts you know but about discovering who you are and how you can make a difference with that knowledge.
  • 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 twelfth 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 provide the best learning environment for all students. The 4-acre newly rebuilt Chesapeake Campus in Arnold houses Severn's Lower School: Preschool through grade 5. Included on that campus are the Flinchum Gymnasium, Troy Media Center, dining hall, theater and more. There are numerous fully equipped outdoor playgrounds, an outdoor science learning area, all-new classrooms design to meet the needs and development of Severn's youngest learners. 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. Teel Academic Center houses 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Severn School cost?
Severn School's tuition is approximately $31,140 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Severn School?
The acceptance rate of Severn School is 58%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Severn School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Severn School offer?
Severn School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Archery, 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, Lowest average acceptance rates, 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. 4.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
School Closed
October 05, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 28, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed
February 15, 2027 (Monday)

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