草榴社区

Chapelgate Christian Academy Photo - Chapelgate Christian Academy is on 63 beautiful acres located in Western Howard County complete with baseball and softball fields, as well as a stadium for soccer/lacrosse. We strive to fulfill the mission of educating our students with excellence to the glory of God. Students are challenged with loving support to realize their potential, activate their gifts, and realize their dreams!

Best Howard County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 2,680 students in Howard County, MD.
The top-ranked private high schools in Howard County, MD include Glenelg Country School, Chapelgate Christian Academy, and International Connections Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
25% of private high schools in Howard County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Howard County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenelg Country School
Glenelg Country School Photo - Upon entering our beautiful 90-acre campus, you first see our Upper School building which also connects to our Athletic Center.
(4)
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Atholton Adventist Academy
Atholton Adventist Academy Photo - Atholton Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist school providing quality education and a warm community for students.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(12)
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapelgate Christian Academy
Chapelgate Christian Academy Photo - Chapelgate Christian Academy is on 63 beautiful acres located in Western Howard County complete with baseball and softball fields, as well as a stadium for soccer/lacrosse. We strive to fulfill the mission of educating our students with excellence to the glory of God. Students are challenged with loving support to realize their potential, activate their gifts, and realize their dreams!
(Presbyterian)
(6)
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
HCHC Leadership Academy
HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Gr: K-12 | 889 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
High Road Academy
Special Education School
9705 Washington Blvd N
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 483-8605
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Linwood School
Special Education School
3421 Martha Bush Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-1352
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Phillips School - Laurel
Special Education School
8920 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 470-1620
Gr: 4-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 10 students
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Gr: K-10 Avg. class size: 15 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Howard County, Maryland

Howard County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5810 Timberview Dr
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-2727
Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
14785 Bushy Park Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 489-5203
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10453 Green Mountain Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-7026
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
9151 Rumsey Road
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 715-9600
Gr: PK-3 | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
5885 Robert Oliver Pl
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 772-6378
Gr: K | 4 students

Overview

This County (Howard County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,680 Students
73,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
262 Teachers
8,715 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1223
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,349
$20,709
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,900
$1,464
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,800
$10,290
Average Acceptance Rate
57%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$76.05 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.61
# American Indian Students
12 Students
245 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
240 Students
2,586 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
474 Students
12,729 Students
% Black Students
18%
17%
# White Students
1,278 Students
43,521 Students
% White Students
48%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
481 Students
11,492 Students
% of Others Students
18%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Howard County, MD?
The top-ranked private high schools in Howard County, MD include Glenelg Country School, Chapelgate Christian Academy, and International Connections Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Howard County?
10 private high schools are located in Howard County.
How diverse are private high schools in Howard County?
Howard County private high schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
25% of private high schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Presbyterian).

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