For the 2026 school year, there are 17 alternative private elementary schools serving 2,183 students in Maryland.
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Maryland include HCHC Leadership Academy, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, and Children's Home Diagnostic Center School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top-Ranked Maryland Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Columbia ![Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Gr: PK-12 | 1,048 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School
All-girls | Alternative School
205 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-1083
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
The Greentree School
Alternative School
6301 Greentree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4480
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4480
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
HCHC Leadership Academy ![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]( "HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program")
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Mar Children's Home Inc
All-girls | Alternative School
8504 Mapleville Rd
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(501) 733-9067
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(501) 733-9067
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Alvin Browdy Religious School At Ohr Kodesh
Alternative School (Jewish)
8300 Meadowbrook Ln
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 450-3487
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 450-3487
Gr: PK-11 | 184 students
Chesapeake Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
900 Trimble Road
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-8815
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Alternative School (Episcopal)
5603 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 435-9510
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 435-9510
Gr: PK-1 | 138 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Divine Mercy Academy
Alternative School (Catholic)
255 Baskerville Ct
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 705-0778
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 705-0778
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2261 Oxon Run Drive/also located at 8430 Glen Mar Road Ellicott City MD
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
Gr: NS-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
9117 Frostown Road
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 293-1163
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 293-1163
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Muslim Community School/alim Academy
Alternative School (Islamic)
7917 Montrose Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-6213
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-6213
Gr: PK-11 | 110 students Acceptance rate listed
Oldtown Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
14815 Bear Hill Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center - Towson
Alternative School
6501 N Charles St - A Building
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
The Springwell School
Alternative School
8003 Barron St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 578-6885
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 578-6885
Gr: K-5 | 25 students
Woodbourne School
All-boys | Alternative School
1301 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 433-1000
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 433-1000
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Maryland?
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Maryland include HCHC Leadership Academy, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, and Children's Home Diagnostic Center School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Maryland?
17 alternative private elementary schools are located in Maryland.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Maryland?
Maryland alternative private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
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