The average private elementary school tuition in Maryland is $16,059 per year (2025).
The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is HCHC Leadership Academy, with a tuition of $1,784.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,784
$6,090
Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,266
Maryland Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
HCHC Leadership Academy![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]()

Alternative School
Tuition: $1,784
Grades: K-10
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-12
1009 N Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
Rank: #33.
Beginnings Montessori School![Beginnings Montessori School Photo Beginnings Montessori School Photo]()

Montessori School
Tuition: $3,900
Grades: PK-5
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $4,200
Grades: K-5
1808 Edison Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 327-9020
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 327-9020
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Christian Day School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $4,370
Grades: 1-8
4815 Hamilton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 488-4445
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 488-4445
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Countryside Christian School
(Church of Christ)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: PK-8
5333 Austin Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Stephens Christian Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: K-4
1525 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 772-3447
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 772-3447
Rank: #88.
Seaside Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: PK-12
12637a Ocean Gtwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7595
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7595
Rank: #99.
Tuition: $4,608
Grades: PK-12
16221 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-0368
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-0368
Rank: #1010.
Book Of Life Academy![Book Of Life Academy Photo Book Of Life Academy Photo]()

(Assembly of God)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-5
913 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Rank: #1111.
St. Peters Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
Tuition: $5,190
Grades: PK-5
7910 Belair Rd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 665-4521
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 665-4521
Rank: #1212.
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-12
12215 Walnut Pt W
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-2600
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-2600
Rank: #1313.
Calvary Christian Academy![Calvary Christian Academy Photo Calvary Christian Academy Photo]()

(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,229
Grades: NS-12
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Rank: #1414.
St. John's Elementary School![St. John's Elementary School Photo - St. John's School St. John's Elementary School Photo - St. John's School]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $5,290
Grades: PK-8
43900 Saint Johns Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $5,450
Grades: PK-8
218 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Beddow School
Montessori School
Tuition: $5,500
Grades: PK-6
8600 Loughran Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mt Aetna Adventist School (MAAS)![Mt Aetna Adventist School (MAAS) Photo - Front entrance of school building Mt Aetna Adventist School (MAAS) Photo - Front entrance of school building]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $5,500
Grades: K-8
10207 Crystal Falls Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 824-3875
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 824-3875
Rank: #1818.
Tuition: $5,575
Grades: PK-12
401 Morgnec Rd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
Rank: #1919.
Greater Youth Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,600
Grades: PK-8
200 N Bentalou St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 945-7300
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 945-7300
Rank: #2020.
Tuition: $5,705
Grades: PK-12
30505 Dagsboro Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Center For Creative Learning
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: PK-5
5150 Balto Natl Pike
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 945-0665
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 945-0665
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: K-12
20300 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 840-9830
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 840-9830
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: PK-8
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Rank: #2424.
Tuition: $5,850
Grades: PK-8
8900 Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 665-3533
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 665-3533
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Tuition: $5,900
Grades: PK-11
9255 Piscataway Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 856-1616
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 856-1616
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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Alternative School
Tuition: $5,900
Grades: PK-12
9085 Flamepool Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Tuition: $5,900
Grades: 6-12
1908 Forest Drive, Suite 2J
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 216-7070
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 216-7070
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Tuition: $5,900
Grades: PK-8
7207 Annapolis Road
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 577-0031
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 577-0031
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Chester River Adventist School![Chester River Adventist School Photo Chester River Adventist School Photo]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: 1-8
305 N Kent St
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-2193
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-2193
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: 6-12
275 N. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: PK-12
13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
St. Michael-st. Clement School![St. Michael-st. Clement School Photo - Barrels for the Bay project completed by our 1st and 2nd graders St. Michael-st. Clement School Photo - Barrels for the Bay project completed by our 1st and 2nd graders]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: PK-8
10 Willow Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 668-8797
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 668-8797
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: PK-8
900 High Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
Rank: #3434.
Tuition: $6,028
Grades: PK-8
3006 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 542-6758
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 542-6758
Rank: #3535.
Gla Academy School Of Excellence
(Christian)
Tuition: $6,090
Grades: PK-5
6247 Kenwood Ave
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 866-2970
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 866-2970
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average private elementary schools tuition?
The Maryland average private elementary schools tuition is $16,282 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maryland include HCHC Leadership Academy, Chesapeake Christian School and Beginnings Montessori School.
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