For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 427 students in Charles County, MD.
The top-ranked private high school in Charles County, MD is Smca.
100% of private high schools in Charles County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of God).
Top-Ranked Charles County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9805 Faith Baptist Church Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students Tuition listed
New Hope Academy
(Church of God)
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Charles County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Church Of St. Charles Preschool (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
136 Stoddert Avenue
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 374-6856
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 374-6856
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students
High Road School Of Southern Maryland (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
95 Catalpa Dr Ste 100
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 392-6377
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 392-6377
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
6485 Indian Head Highway
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 283-6151
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 283-6151
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Charles County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
427 Students
73,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
37%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
47 Teachers
8,715 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,486
$20,709
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
2,586 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
134 Students
12,729 Students
% Black Students
31%
17%
# White Students
125 Students
43,521 Students
% White Students
29%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
128 Students
11,492 Students
% of Others Students
30%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in Charles County, MD?
The top-ranked private high schools in Charles County, MD is Smca.
How many private high schools are located in Charles County?
2 private high schools are located in Charles County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Charles County?
100% of private high schools in Charles County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of God).
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