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Maryland Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private elementary school tuition in Maryland is $16,052 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is HCHC Leadership Academy, with a tuition of $1,784.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 274
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,784–$5,600
MD School Avg.: $16,081
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 274
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,784–$5,600
MD School Avg.: $16,081
National School Avg.: $10,510

Maryland Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +24.6% (+$3,180 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Maryland (MD) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$14,043	$16,085	▲ +$161	▲ +1.0%
2024	$13,682	$15,924	▲ +$574	▲ +3.7%
2023	$13,130	$15,350	▲ +$559	▲ +3.8%
2022	$12,589	$14,791	▲ +$229	▲ +1.6%
2021	$12,335	$14,562	▲ +$344	▲ +2.4%
2020	$12,023	$14,218	▲ +$375	▲ +2.7%
2019	$11,773	$13,843	▲ +$266	▲ +2.0%
2018	$11,504	$13,577	▲ +$277	▲ +2.1%
2017	$11,214	$13,300	▲ +$395	▲ +3.1%
2016	$10,830	$12,905	▲ +$442	▲ +3.5%
2015	$10,424	$12,463	—	—

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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: $1,784–$5,600, avg $16,081)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,784 $6,100 Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,125

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private elementary schools tuition?

The Maryland average private elementary schools tuition is $15,981 for 2026-27.

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, The Maven Academy and Grace Lutheran School.

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