The average private school acceptance rate in Maryland is 81% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Maryland is The Calverton School, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 8%
60%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 41%
Most Selective 草榴社区 Schools in Maryland (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Grades: PK-12
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Montgomery Methodist Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS
28325 Kemptown Road
Damascus, MD 20872
(301) 253-4884
Damascus, MD 20872
(301) 253-4884
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-5
1605 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851
(301) 762-2524
Rockville, MD 20851
(301) 762-2524
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 5-12
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 3-12
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Wesley Grove Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS
1320 Dorsey Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 787-0745
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 787-0745
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: NS-8
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Father Andrew White Sj School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ![Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House]( "Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 3-12
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sisters Academy Of Baltimore
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 5-8
139 First Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-1212
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-1212
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: PK-8
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: NS-12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: K-12
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
The Heights School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 3-12
10400 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Mother Seton Academy ![Mother Seton Academy Photo]( "Mother Seton Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-8
2215 Greenmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 563-2833
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 563-2833
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
St. Bartholomew Catholic School ![St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo - Our mission is to provide a nurturing and academically challenging environment where students can grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to fostering a love of learning, instilling Catholic values, and preparing our students to become compassionate, responsible, and successful individuals.]( "St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo - Our mission is to provide a nurturing and academically challenging environment where students can grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to fostering a love of learning, instilling Catholic values, and preparing our students to become compassionate, responsible, and successful individuals.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: 8-12
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Grades: NS-8
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 9-12
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-3
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average private schools acceptance rate?
The Maryland average private schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2026.
What are the most selective private schools in Maryland?
The top-ranked private schools in Maryland include The Calverton School, Atholton Adventist Academy and The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Maryland?
The most selective private high school in Maryland is The Calverton School, with an acceptance rate of 8%. The most selective private elementary school is The Calverton School, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
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