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The Academy Of Saint Matthias The Apostle Photo - Pre-K visits the National Zoo in DC.

Best Lanham 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 583 students in Lanham, MD (there are , serving 8,952 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Lanham, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lanham, MD include Forbush School At Prince Georges County and Lanham Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Lanham, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lanham 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Special Education School
4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Lanham Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
8400 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-9102
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Academy Of Saint Matthias The Apostle
The Academy Of Saint Matthias The Apostle Photo - Pre-K visits the National Zoo in DC.
(Catholic)
(3)
9473 Annapolis Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 577-9412
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
An Nur Academy
Montessori School (Islamic)
9150 Lanham Severn Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 459-4942
Gr: PK-2 | 36 students
High Road Academy Of Prince Georges County
Special Education School
5100 Philadelphia Way
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 429-6191
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
Lanham KinderCare
Lanham KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
4880 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 577-3790
Gr: NS-PK
Seabrook Aventist Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
8888 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-0007
Gr: PK-K | 48 students

Overview

This Town (Lanham)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
583 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
14,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,050
$16,234
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$6,342
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
4%
# Black Students
385 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
64%
17%
# White Students
10 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
2%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
102 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lanham, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Lanham, MD include Forbush School At Prince Georges County and Lanham Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lanham?
7 private schools are located in Lanham.
How diverse are private schools in Lanham?
Lanham private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Lanham go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lanham are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lanham?
43% of private schools in Lanham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

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