St. Jerome Academy Photo - 43rd Avenue Entrance

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Maryland

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Maryland is 80% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Maryland is The Siena School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 58%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Maryland (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Siena School
The Siena School Photo - The Siena School offers a rich educational program for bright, college-bound students in grades 4-12 with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia.
Special Education School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 3-12
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Rank: #22.
St. Jerome Academy
St. Jerome Academy Photo - 43rd Avenue Entrance
Alternative School (Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Glenwood Academy
Glenwood Academy Photo - Glenwood Academy now has classes through 11th grade with 12th grade beginning next year.
Special Education School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 3-12
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sisters Academy Of Baltimore
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 5-8
139 First Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-1212
Rank: #55.
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: NS-12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
The Bryn Mawr School
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Learning Community International The
Learning Community International The Photo - TLCI Core Beliefs Empowering learners to create and achieve their educational goals through a customized and collaborative process of reflection, self-evaluation, and self-correction.
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
9085 Flamepool Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-0073
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Mother Seton Academy
Mother Seton Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-8
2215 Greenmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 563-2833
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
St. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo - Our mission is to provide a nurturing and academically challenging environment where students can grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to fostering a love of learning, instilling Catholic values, and preparing our students to become compassionate, responsible, and successful individuals.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School enjoys a waterfront campus in historic downtown Annapolis, MD
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Rank: #1313.
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo - Small classes ensure engagement and mastery of material. A variety of AP and post-AP courses (17 total) allow interested students to pursue subjects in greater depth.
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: 8-12
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Rank: #1414.
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Grades: NS-8
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Al-Huda School
Al-Huda School Photo - The Al-Huda School....a look inside! https://www.alhuda.org/ 301-982-2402 5301 Edgewood Rd College Park Maryland 20740
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Christ Episcopal School focuses on whole-child education and hands-on learning.
(Episcopal)
(24)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Concord Hill School
Concord Hill School Photo - Delighting in childhood and celebrating the many firsts that occur during the early years!
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-3
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Indian Creek School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Jemicy School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 1-12
11 Celadon Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 653-2700
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
The GreenMount School
The GreenMount School Photo
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-8
501 W 30th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-6295
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Lanham Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
8400 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-9102
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Rise Hybrid Private Academy
Rise Hybrid Private Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
Fredericksburg, VA (Headquarters)
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - The best part of being a Little Buddy is getting to be with your Big Buddy!
(Episcopal)
(17)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Washington Christian Academy
Washington Christian Academy Photo - Our Middle School students enjoy fun and games at one of our Quarterly House Festival Days!
(Presbyterian)
(27)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
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.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Grace Brethren Christian School
Grace Brethren Christian School Photo - New Library Addition
(Brethren)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
6501 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-1600
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
The Highlands School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
2409 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-1415
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Oldfields School
Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields School`s Mission is to embrace each student`s authentic self,educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice,and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose.
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1050
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Oneness-Family School
Oneness-Family School Photo
Montessori School
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-7751
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
The Primary Day School
The Primary Day School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-2
7300 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4355
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Rockbridge Academy
Rockbridge Academy Photo - A joyful, supportive, Christ-centered community where your child can flourish!
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - Discovering DNA with strawberries
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
7207 Annapolis Road
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 577-0031
Rank: #3434.
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy Photo - All students participate in community service throughout the year
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 5-8
300 E. Gittings St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 539-8268
Rank: #35 - 4135. - 41.
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Maryland average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maryland include The Siena School, St. Jerome Academy and Glenwood Academy.

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