For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 149 students in Ridge, MD (there are , serving 209 public students). 42% of all K-12 students in Ridge, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Ridge, MD is St. Michaels School.
100% of private schools in Ridge, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Ridge 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16560 Three Notch Rd
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-5454
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-5454
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Ridge)
This State (MD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
149 Students
143,278 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$16,397
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,755
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
69 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
46%
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
32 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Ridge, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Ridge, MD is St. Michaels School.
How many private schools are located in Ridge?
1 private schools are located in Ridge.
What percentage of students in Ridge go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridge?
100% of private schools in Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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