Welcome to our comprehensive 2026 Private School Guide! Selecting a private school that plays a critical and fitting role in your child’s education requires considerable time and research. A more detailed version of this guide can be viewed here.
Greater Annapolis
Annapolis Area Christian School
Lower: 61 Gambrills Road, Severn; 410-846-3505; slsoffice@aacsonline.org
Lower: 710 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis; 410-846-3504; alsoffice@aacsonline.org
Middle: 716 Bestgate Road, Annapolis; 410-846-3506; msoffice@aacsonline.org[br}Upper: 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn; 410-846-3507; upperschooloffice@aacsonline.org
AACS is an accredited K – 12 private, co-ed, school with four campuses in AA county. We provide an excellent, distinctively Christian education.
Book of Life Academy
913 Cedar Park Road, Annapolis; 410-263-2600; bookoflifeacademy.com; bookoflifeacademy913@gmail.com
Located in Annapolis, Book of Life offers a Christian education through various daily enrichment programs.
Chesapeake Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Road, North, Annapolis, MD 21409; 410-757-4740; admissions@chesapeakemontessori.com; Caroline Duffy (enrollment director): c.duffy@chesapeake-montessori.com
Using Montessori theory and practice of individualized learning in a whole-school community, we create rich and healthy environments that provide intellectual, academic, social, and emotional preparation for life.
Chesterton Academy of Annapolis
31 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis 410-855-3216; chestertonacademyofannapolis.org; info@chestertonannapolis.org
We are raising up joyful leaders, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students to succeed in college and professional life, to excel in service of family, of country, and of Christ our Lord.
The Harbour School at Annapolis and Baltimore
1277 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis; 410-974-4248; harbourschool.org; admissions@harbourschool.org
Our mission is to provide a supportive, caring, and individualized education to students with learning disabilities, autism, speech and language impairments and other disabilities.
Heritage Learning Center
1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis; 410-263-6680 ext 105; heritagelearningcenter.org; Vickie@HeritageLOVES.com
Quality early learning experience in a loving, safe, inclusive environment where children develop a love for learning
Indian Creek School
1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville; 410-849-5151; indiancreekschool.org; admission@indiancreekschool.org
Located on 114-wooded acres, just minutes from Annapolis, this college preparatory school is known for its Evergreen Institute program focused on community engagement, advanced STEM program, outdoor education, and student-focused structure.
The Key School
534 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis 410-263-9231; keyschool.org
Annapolis families have long recognized Key School for its academic excellence, expert faculty and proven path to top colleges. From ages 2.5 through Grade 12, students develop the intellectual curiosity, leadership, and integrity that define lifelong success—here in the heart of Annapolis.
Maryland Curiosity Lab
461 College Parkway, Arnold; 303-909-4958; marylandcuriositylab.org
We believe school should spark curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of learning. Our Acton Academy program has grown to ages K-8. It mixes real-world projects with online learning and Socratic discussions in a multi-age classroom. Plus an adventure trip every week!
Maven Academy
1908 Forest Drive Suite 2J; 410-216-7070; themavenacademy.com
The Maven Academy is unique among Annapolis Area private schools. We are a small school offering core subjects and electives to students in grades 6 through 12, Tuesday through Thursday. While we strive to adhere to biblical and moral principles, we do not teach religion and we are respectful to all faiths.
Montessori International Children's House
1641 North Winchester Road, Annapolis; 410-757-7789; montessoriinternational.org; Kathy Sage, Education Director, ksage@montessoriinternational.org
Anchored in Annapolis on Winchester Road, Montessori International Children's House (MICH) is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredited independent private school guiding the complete development of children from Toddler (18 months) through Upper Elementary (Grade 6).
Naval Academy Primary School
74 Greenbury Point Road, Annapolis 410-757-3090; napschool.org; admissions@napschool.com
Naval Academy Primary & Secondary (NAPS) serves the Annapolis area as an independent school for preschool through 8th grade, fostering a nurturing environment for both military and civilian families. We are dedicated to the intellectual and emotional development of our students, providing a consistent, structured educational home for children navigating the unique circumstances of military life.
Rockbridge Academy
680 Evergreen Road, Crownsville; 410-923-1171; rockbridge.org; admissions@rockbridge.org
As a classical Christian School, we aim to graduate young men and women who excel both academically and spiritually, discerning what is true, good, and beautiful beyond the classroom, the university, or the office.
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
3112 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis; 410-263-8650; stannesschool.org; Point of contact: Haley DeMaria, Director of Enrollment and Advancement, hdemaria@st.annesschool.org
St. Anne's School of Annapolis invests in the intellectual and piritual promise of every child. We are a project-based school, where the social curriculum is just as intentional the rigorous academic curriculum. Our graduates are well-prepared leaders who are highly sought after by all top high schools in the DMV area.
Sts. Constantine and Helen Preschool
2747 Riva Road, Annapolis; 410-573-2078; sschschool.org; office@sschschool.org
Our mission is to provide a safe and loving Christian environment where children can grow and develop while being introduces to the Hellenic culture and tradition.
St. Martin's Lutheran School of Annapolis
1120 Spa Road, Annapolis; 410-269-1955; stmartinsonline.org
Our commitment to provide students with Christian instruction, exquisite education, and extracurricular activities to prepare them for God-pleasing and productive lives has not changed since our founding in 1963.
St. Margaret's Day School
1605 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis; 410-757-2333, stmargaretsdayschool.org
St. Margaret's Day School is a NAEYC-accredited preschool and kindergarten program that provides children opportunities to explore, experiment, create, and learn, while developing relationships with others in a diverse, safe, and warm learning environment. The experiences we provide encourage children to become self-reliant, self-motivated, and self-assured individuals in our community.
St. Mary's School
111-113 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis ES - 410-263-2869; HS - 410-263-3294; stmarysannapolis.org; admissions@stmarysannapolis.org
St. Mary’s is a faith-centered school community grounded in tradition and excellence. Our caring teachers guide students through innovative programs including STEM, environmental studies, cybersecurity, and dual enrollment with Notre Dame of Maryland University - alongside exceptional athletics and performing arts.
Severna Park/Pasadena
Divine Mercy Academy
8513 St Jane Drive, Pasadena; 410-705-0778; divinemercy.md
Divine Mercy Academy offers a Classical Liberal Arts Education in the Catholic Tradition to children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. We are incredibly proud to provide this time-tested and highly successful curriculum paired with a thoroughly Catholic ethos at an affordable tuition.
Severn School
Chesapeake Campus (Lower), Teel Campus (Upper)
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Arnold; 410-647-7700; severnschool.com; Emilyn Chavez, e.chavez@severnschool.com, 410-647-7701 x2267
Severn School students are challenged to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship; to marshal the courage to lead, and to contribute to the world around them.
St. John the Evangelist School
669 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park; 410-647-2283; stjohnspschool.org; Lynne Fish, LFish@stjohnspschool.org
Saint John the Evangelist School is a 2024 National Blue Ribbon award-winning school that serves students in preschool through eighth grade. Our school offers a nurturing environment that promotes living faith, academic excellence, leadership, and service within the church community and society.
St. Martin's In-The-Field Episcopal School
375-A Benfield Road, Severna Park; 410-647-7055; stmartinsmd.org
Nestled on eight wooded acres in the heart of Severna Park, St. Martin’s Episcopal School offers Preschool through Middle School students a nurturing environment where they grow as learners, leaders, and friends. Rooted in Episcopal values, our community embraces curiosity, compassion, and respect for all.
Davidsonville/Edgewater
Chesapeake Christian Academy
377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035; 410-798-1413; ccalions4thelord.org
Our goals at Chesapeake Christian Academy are to partner with your family to provide a faith-based education that exceeds public education standards, foster an environment where students can continue to form their faith in Jesus Christ, and create life-long relationships with their peers.
Shepherd's Flock Preschool
377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035; 410-798-1413; ccalions4thelord.org
The goal of Shepherd's Flock Preschool is to equip these young ones so that they may be lights in their homes, communities, and future schools. Here at Shepherd's Flock children will learn how to live for God so that they can take His light from this place into the darkness of the world around them.
St. Andrew's Day School
4B Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater; 410-266-0952; standrewsum.org
Saint Andrew’s Day School is a welcoming community that invites families of all religious traditions to join us in the important work of helping young people grow into responsible, caring young adults. From its founding in 1987 Saint Andrew’s has embodied the Methodist credo: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
The Summit School
664 East Central Avenue, Edgewater; 410-798-0005; thesummitschool.org; Nancy Rhodes, nancy.rhodes@thesummitschool.org, 410-343-9273
Our program is specifically designed to educate and empower students with learning differences. When students come to Summit, we see an improvement in academic achievement, but we also see an overall transformation in their confidence and how they perceive school. The effects are long lasting and contribute to their success in high school, college, and life.
Gambrills/Odenton
Odenton Christian School
8410 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton; 410-305-2380; odentonchristianschool.org
Our purpose is to provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures spiritual growth and academic excellence. By integrating faith into every aspect of education, we strive to prepare students to make a lasting impact for God’s glory in their communities and beyond.
School of the Incarnation
2601 Symphony Lane, Gambrills; 410-519-2285; schooloftheincarnation.org
School of the Incarnation is a fully-accredited Catholic school that educates nearly 800 students in central Anne Arundel County on a beautiful 26-acre campus. The school is dedicated to cultivating and promoting academic excellence in an environment immersed in Gospel values.
Millersville
Elvaton Christian Academy
8422 Elvaton Road, Millersville; 410-647-3224; elvatonacademy.com
Elvaton Christian Academy combines traditional Christian teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years. Elvaton Christian Academy promotes academic excellence with caring teachers, spiritual leadership, field trips, parental involvement, small classes, affordable tuition, high academic standards, and strong Christian values.
Severn/Glen Burnie
Archbishop Spalding High School
8080 New Cut Road, Severn; 410-969-9105; archbishopspalding.org
As a Catholic college-preparatory secondary school, Archbishop Spalding High School is committed to challenging our students to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. The school community provides a caring environment that affirms the dignity of the individual and promotes learning.
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
407 Marley Station Road, Glen Burnie; 410-768-5306; cbcaknights.org
Calvary Baptist Church Academy is a Christian school in Glen Burnie, MD that focuses on excellence in education. CBCA has classes from K3 all the way through the 12th grade. Our students test higher than the national average. We have a good balance between teaching Christian principles and having a strong educational base.
Granite Baptist Academy
7823 Oakwood Road, Glen Burnie; 410-761-1118; granitebaptistacademy.org
Granite Baptist School was founded as a ministry of Granite Baptist Church, and is located near Route 100 and Route 2.
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
120 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie; 410-766-7130; msladeschool.com
Monsignor Slade is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and is located in northern Anne Arundel County on a 10.5-acre campus.
St. Paul's Lutheran School
308 Oak Manor Drive, Glen Burnie; 410-766-5790; stpaulsgb.org
Located near Route 100, St. Paul's Lutheran School focuses on a Christian-based curriculum.
Prince George's, Howard Counties & Beyond
Bishop McNamara High School
6800 Marlboro Pike Forestville; 301-735-8401; bmhs.org
As a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School with over 60 years of educating youth in the Washington, D.C. area and a legacy of over 15,000 alumni, we demonstrate our belief in the unique, God-given talents of every young person who walks through our doors.
The Boys' Latin School of Maryland
822 West Lake Avenue, Baltimore; 410-377-5192; boyslatinmd.com
At Boys' Latin, each students is known for who he is today, and all he can be tomorrow. Nearly two centuries of innovation in all-boys education have taught us what it takes to build a foundation of confidence, compassion, curiosity and character.
Calvert Hall College High School
8102 LaSalle Road, Baltimore 410-825-4266; calverthall.com
Calvert Hall College High School is an independent, all-boys Lasallian Catholic college preparatory school attracting students from more than 125 zip codes.
The Calverton School
300 Calverton School Road, Huntingtown; 410-535-0216; calvertonschool.org
The Calverton School is an independent school that serves Pre-K3 to 12th-grade day students, as well as 8th-12th-grade boarding students. Boarding is available for 5 and 7 days a week. Calverton offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
DeMatha Catholic High School
4313 Madison Street, Hyattsville; 240-764-2200; dematha.org
DeMatha High School is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Trinitarian tradition that forms Faith-Filled Gentlemen and Scholars.
Elizabeth Seton High School
5715 Emerson Street, Bladensburg; 301-864-4532; setonhs.org
Elizabeth Seton High School is an all-girls, college preparatory school, and is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington.
Glenelg Country School
12793 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City; 410-531-8600; glenelg.org
Our students discover an abiding sense of self, a deep appreciation for community, and a shared understanding of purpose. Small classes, passionate teachers, and opportunities for growth keep our students engaged.
Gonzaga College High School
19 Eye Street, NW, Washington, D.C.; 202-336-7100; gonzaga.org
Founded in 1821, Gonzaga is a Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 9–12. The only Jesuit high school in the District of Columbia, Gonzaga draws inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Society of Jesus.
Grace Christian School
7210 Race Track Rd., Bowie; gcsbowie.org
This year, Grace Christian School celebrates 50 years as a light in the community where Faith and Learning connect. Grace Christian exists to ensure all enrolled students learn spiritually, academically, physically, and creatively from a biblical worldview.
Holy Trinity An Episcopal School
Primary School: 13106 Annapolis Road, Bowie; 301-262-5355; htrinity.org, The Daisy Lane School and High School Prep - 11902 Daisy Lane, Glenn Dale; 301-464-3215; htrinity.org
Faithful to our values of academic excellence, spiritual and moral formation, and inclusiveness, Holy Trinity will apply new thinking and best practices in education. Inside and outside the classroom, we will nurture, teach, mentor, coach, and inspire boys and girls of diverse backgrounds and abilities to become their best selves.
Maryvale Preparatory School
11300 Falls Road, Baltimore; 410-252-3366; maryvale.com
Maryvale, affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provides an environment in which each student can reach her academic, spiritual, physical and civic potential in a loving, supportive, and diverse community.
McDonogh School
8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Mills; 410-363-0600; mcdonogh.org
McDonogh is an independent, coeducational day and five-day boarding school providing life-altering educational opportunities that inspire joy in learning and promote personal and intellectual growth. The School’s 800-acre campus provides countless opportunities for exploration, and the private fleet of 21 buses serves Baltimore City and surrounding counties.
Mount de Sales Academy
700 Academy Road, Catonsville; 410-744-8498; mountdesalesacademy.org
Mount de Sales Academy forms young women through a Catholic college preparatory education that nurtures the whole person and promotes academic excellence, lifelong learning, moral responsibility, service to others, and the dignity of the human person.
Mount St. Joseph High School
4403 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore; 410-644-3300; msjnet.edu
Mount Saint Joseph High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for boys sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.
Notre Dame Preparatory School
815 Hampton Lane, Towson; 410-825-6202; notredameprep.com
Notre Dame Prep was founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It is a college preparatory school for girls, located in Towson.
Oldfields School
1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe; 410-472-4800; oldfieldsschool.org
Oldfields is an all-girls boarding and day school located on 140 acres in Maryland's horse country
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832; 240-283-3253; olgchs.org
At Our Lady of Good Counsel, a Catholic high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, we inspire our students to excel, serve, and love.
Roland Park Country School
5204 Roland Avenue, Baltimore; 410-323-5500; rpcs.org
At Roland Park Country School, the paths our students take are as varied and diverse as they are. Our students pursue excellence in their academic endeavors by exploring their passions, cultivating their curiosities and sharpening their analytical and creative abilities in an environment focused on learning, leading and thriving. Endless possibilities start here!
St. Augustine School
5990 Old Washington Road, Elkridge 410-796-3040; staug-md.org
St. Augustine School is affiliated with the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and is located on the edge of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
St. John's College High School in Chevy Chase
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase; 202-363-2316; stjohnschs.org
St. John's is an independent, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school in the Lasallian tradition.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School
4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro; 301-627-4170; stmaryum.org
St. Mary of the Assumption School is a coeducational Catholic elementary school founded by St. Mary of the Assumption Church in 1925, to serve the Catholic families of the greater Upper Marlboro area.
St. Philip Neri School
6401 S. Orchard Road, Linthicum Heights; 410-859-1212; spnmd.org
St. Philip Neri School is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and is located on a 15-acre campus in northern Anne Arundel County.
St. Pius X Regional School
14710 Annapolis Road, Bowie; 301-262-0203; stpiusbowie.org
2016 National Blue Ribbon School St. Pius X Regional School serves four regional parishes in the Bowie area. We seek to support the diversity of student needs and learning styles while nourishing its students' spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth.
St. Timothy's School
8400 Greenspring Avenue, Stevenson; 410-486-7400; stt.org
Beyond instilling in each girl a passion for learning, we are deeply committed to the formation of character, spiritual growth, social responsibility, and respect for diversity.
St. Vincent Pallotti High School
113 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel; 301-725-3228; pallottihs.org
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is a college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Washington, and serves students from Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties.
Washington New Church School
11914 Chantilly Ln., Mitchellville; 301-464-5602; wncschool.org
60-acre campus, hosting two educational gardens, nature trails and outdoor classroom. A Christian school specializing in loving, personalized education. Blends traditional academic rigor with as much project-based learning as possible. Located in Mitchellville/West Bowie.
Caroline County
The Benedictine School
14299 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely; 410-634-2112; benschool.org
The Benedictine School is an approved day and residential school, serving students with intellectual disabilities, autism, or multiple disabilities.
Dorchester County
Countryside Christian School
5333 Austin Road, Cambridge; 410-228-0574; countrysidechristianschoolmd.org
For more than 50 years, Countryside Christian School’s purpose has been, and continues to be, providing students with a traditional Bible-based education in an academic environment that is challenging, yet attainable for all.
Kent County
Chestertown Christian Academy
401 Morgnec Road, Chestertown; 410-778-5855; chestertownchristian.org and admissions@chestertownchristian.org
We serve students from Kent, Queen Anne's, and Cecil Counties in Maryland as well as Kent County, Delaware. Our mission is to "Awaken a delight in learning by providing an atmosphere of encouragement and academic challenges that inspires students to reach their God-given potential".
Kent School
6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown; 410-778-4100; kentschool.org
Kent School is an independent day school located along the bank of the Chester River. The school incorporates Chesapeake Bay studies into their curriculum.
Radcliffe Creek School
201 Talbot Boulevard, Chestertown; 410-778-8150; radcliffecreekschool.org
Radcliffe Creek School is an independent day school dedicated to neurodivergent students with language-based learning differences as well as neurotypical students. RCS provides a personalized education experience, with a focus on small class sizes, specialized instruction using Orton-Gillingham approaches, and a supportive community.
Queen Anne's County
The Gunston School
911 Gunston Road, Centreville; 410-758-0620; gunston.org
The Gunston School offers an intellectually rigorous, highly personalized, and nurturing college preparatory experience focused on environmental leadership and hands-on learning, complemented by a daily athletics program, convenient transportation options, and a generous financial aid and scholarship program dedicated to enrolling a strong, diverse student population.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
931 Love Point Road, Stevensville; 410-643-3034; lcacademy.org
Lighthouse Christian Academy is a joyful Classical approach to education on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Wye River Upper School
316 South Commerce Street, Centreville; 410-758-2922; wyeriverupperschool.org
Non-Sectarian
Talbot County
Chesapeake Christian School
1009 N. Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-7600; chesapeakechristian.org
Chesapeake Christian School is conveniently located near Route 50, and offers a traditional classroom setting with Christian values.
The Country School
716 Goldsborough Street, Easton; 410-822-1935; countryschool.org
We offer a challenging, enriching program in a nurturing environment with individual attention and outstanding teachers as our hallmarks. We help develop confident students to realize their highest potential. The Country School offers transportation from Cambridge to Stevensville
Sts. Peter and Paul School
Elementary - 900 High Street, Easton; 410-822-2251; ssppeaston.org High - 1212 S. Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-2275; ssppeaston.org
Saints Peter and Paul School is a Catholic elementary and college preparatory school located on 2 campuses in Easton. Saints Peter and Paul is the only Catholic, PreK through 12th grade school on the Eastern Shore
