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Maryland Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private school tuition in Maryland is $15,954 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $16,017 per year and the private high school average is $20,784 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Woods Memorial Child Development Center, with a tuition of $1,475.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 348
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,475–$4,940
MD School Avg.: $15,996
National School Avg.: $11,175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 348
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,475–$4,940
MD School Avg.: $15,996
National School Avg.: $11,175

Maryland Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +42.6% (+$4,873 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Maryland (MD) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$16,322	▲ +$1,204	▲ +8.0%
2024	$13,254	$15,118	▲ +$866	▲ +6.1%
2023	$12,626	$14,252	▲ +$386	▲ +2.8%
2022	$12,187	$13,866	▲ +$548	▲ +4.1%
2021	$11,800	$13,318	▲ +$492	▲ +3.8%
2020	$11,512	$12,826	▼ -$275	▼ -2.1%
2019	$11,293	$13,101	▲ +$408	▲ +3.2%
2018	$11,017	$12,693	▲ +$498	▲ +4.1%
2017	$10,708	$12,195	▲ +$14	▲ +0.1%
2016	$10,356	$12,181	▲ +$732	▲ +6.4%
2015	$9,939	$11,449	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,475–$4,940, avg $15,996)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,475 $5,750 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,340

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private schools tuition?

The Maryland average private schools tuition is $15,954 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Maryland?

The top ranked private schools in Maryland include Woods Memorial Child Development Center, Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House and HCHC Leadership Academy.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Maryland?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Maryland is HCHC Leadership Academy, with a tuition of $1784. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is HCHC Leadership Academy, with a tuition of $1784.

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