Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging To Membership Associations (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 538 private schools belonging to membership associations in Maryland.

The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (19% of schools), Other school association(s) (16% of schools) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (14% of schools).

Riverdale Baptist School Photo - The entire student body together for a group photo during Spirit Week in 2012.

Rockbridge Academy Photo - A joyful, supportive, Christ-centered community where your child can flourish!

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences Photo - Our interdisciplinary program is designed to strengthen critical thinking and understanding of real-world concepts.

Roland Park Country School Photo - What makes RPCS such an empowering school? The unique relationships created between students from K-12. From our kindergarten and 1st graders being paired and performing with our Upper School singing and dancing groups, to Upper School STEM classes hosting probability carnivals for Lower School, or Middle School students speaking to Lower School, we treasure and nurture these bonds.

Norwood School Photo - Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond.

Glenwood Country Day School Photo - Career Day at GCDS!! Calling All Doctors!!

Wye River Upper School Photo - Wye River Upper School offers a holistic approach that addresses the needs of those we serve through small classes, real-world problem solving, and experiential hands-on learning. We provide an experience where our students feel comfortable to be their true selves and learn to take healthy risks in order to develop their own unique talents and abilities.

St. John's Episcopal School Photo - Our Graduation Class of 2017

Landon School Photo - We believe requiring a boy to engage in an array of experiences introduces him to passions and abilities he didn't know he had, which is essential to his emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School in Waldorf which is not just a daycare! We serve the Charles County communities of La Plata, St. Charles, White Plains, Accokeek and other nearby areas. We offer programs from Infants to Private Kindergarten and even Before and After school for school-agers.

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.

Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.

Park School of Baltimore Photo - The Park School of Baltimore is an independent, gender-inclusive, non-sectarian progressive Pre-K through Grade 12 school located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from Baltimore city.

Top Ranked Maryland Private Schools by Membership Association (2024)

Membership Association

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement

197

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

382

59%

AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)

14,621

34%

Alternative School Network

42%

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

2,414

44%

American Montessori Society (AMS)

3,113

38%

Association Montessori International (AMI)

740

30%

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

154

27%

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

12,617

53%

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

718

69%

Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)

1,636

36%

Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)

11,569

33%

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

428

35%

Bilingual School Association

191

56%

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

580

38%

Christian Schools International (CSI)

1,689

61%

Cognia

8,107

39%

Council of Bilingual Education

123

63%

Educational Records Bureau

1,658

25%

European Council for International Schools

110

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

312

60%

Friends Council on Education (FCE)

1,813

35%

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

1,108

75%

Institute for Independent Education

966

30%

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

1,871

17%

International Boys Schools Coalition

1,035

44%

International Montessori Council (IMC)

474

48%

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)

1,806

37%

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

562

35%

Mercy Secondary Education Association (MSEA)

444

23%

Mid Atlantic Christian Schools Association (MACSA)

555

53%

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

21,850

41%

MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools

1,248

66%

National Association for the Education of Young Children

6,916

45%

National Association of College Admissions Counselors

1,111

26%

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

4,965

33%

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

25,733

34%

National Association of Laboratory Schools

197

57%

National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)

130

National Association of Private Special Education Centers

2,627

55%

National Catholic Education Association

1,724

32%

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

102

34,559

33%

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

104

National Coalition of Boys Schools

613

16%

National Coalition of Girls

5,244

26%

National Council for Private School Accreditation

1,334

57%

National Honor Society (NHS)

690

38%

National Independent Private Schools Association

1,330

47%

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

237

64%

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

792

14%

National Middle School Association

1,137

15%

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

1,709

Network for Mercy Education

514

34%

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

889

30%

Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons).

62%

Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators

131

29%

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

2,307

58%

Other Montessori association(s)

870

31%

Other religious school association(s)

6,586

20%

Other school association(s)

12,489

32%

Other special emphasis association(s)

1,341

68%

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)

275

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

9,472

22%

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

550

53%

State or regional independent school association

13,432

30%

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

3,916

33%

The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA)

27%

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

428

35%

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Xaverian Brothers School Sponsorship

1,956

45%

Recent Articles

May 06, 2024

Successful Uses of AI in the Classroom

Gain insights into striking the right balance between leveraging AI tools and preserving the irreplaceable role of human teachers.

April 28, 2024

How to Study for an Exam

Discover proven strategies for high school juniors and seniors to study effectively and excel in exams. From time management techniques to active learning strategies, this article provides essential tips for success. Get ready to boost your grades and conquer your exams with confidence!