Glenwood Academy Photo - Glenwood Academy now has classes through 11th grade with 12th grade beginning next year.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Maryland

The average private high school acceptance rate in Maryland is 77% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Maryland is The Siena School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 80% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 66%

Most Selective Private High 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bishop McNamara High School
Bishop McNamara High School Photo - Bishop McNamara High School has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. BMHS received the "exemplary high-performing" school designation for superior results on nationally normed assessments. Our school is among the top public, magnet, charter, private, and independent schools in the country dedicated to exceptional academic achievement and student success.
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: NS-12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
The Bryn Mawr School
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 108. - 10.
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: #8 - 108. - 10.
Indian Creek School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jemicy School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 1-12
11 Celadon Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 653-2700
Rank: #1111.
St. Frances Academy
St. Frances Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: 9-12
501 E Chase St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5794
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Lanham Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
8400 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-9102
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #12 - 1512. - 15.
St. Timothy's School
St. Timothy's School Photo - Completed in 2012, Dixon Hall is our state-of-the-art academic building. The technology-rich facility features the Taft Lecture Hall, the Coleman World Languages and Cultures Center, and a Center for Learning and Teaching.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Photo - Where learning gets to work. A Private, Catholic, College Preparatory High School with Corporate Internships for students.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
420 S Chester St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 727-3255
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
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: #16 - 2316. - 23.
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: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Mercy High School
Mercy High School Photo - Mercy High School is only all-girls Catholic school in Baltimore to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Programme
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
1300 E Northern Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 433-8880
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
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: #16 - 2316. - 23.
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: #16 - 2316. - 23.
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: #16 - 2316. - 23.
West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy Photo - Our 120-acre campus is just an hour's drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Univ. of Delaware's campus - all perfect for weekend activities and cultural events.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Rank: #2424.
The Gunston School
The Gunston School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: 9-12
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Archbishop Spalding High School
Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Echelon Academy
Echelon Academy Photo - A wonderful day with wonderful students, presenters and speakers.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4032 Blackburn Lane
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 570-0999
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Spencerville Adventist Academy
Spencerville Adventist Academy Photo - Spencerville Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2502 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 421-9101
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
Rank: #3030.
Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School Photo - AACS Graduates
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: K-12
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Arts & Ideas Sudbury School
Arts & Ideas Sudbury School Photo - Arts & Ideas Sudbury School, established 2008. We moved to our permanent home in 2015.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
4915 Holder Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 426-0001
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
The Catholic High School Of Baltimore
The Catholic High School Of Baltimore Photo - Graduates go to colleges and universities all over America.
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
2800 Edison Highway
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 732-6200
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Concordia Preparatory School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1145 Concordia Drive
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-2323
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
German International School Washington Dc
German International School Washington Dc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
HCHC Leadership Academy
HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-10
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Maryland average private high schools acceptance rate is 77% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in Maryland?
The top ranked private high schools in Maryland include The Siena School, Bishop McNamara High School and Glenwood Academy.

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