The average private high school in Maryland was founded around 1954 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Maryland is West Nottingham Academy, founded in 1744.
Year Founded Range: 1744
1939
Avg. Year Founded: 1874
Oldest Private High Schools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1744
Grades: 9-12
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1784
Grades: PK-12
5114 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1789
Grades: 9-12
10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Rank: #44.
St. Frances Academy![St. Frances Academy Photo]( "St. Frances Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1828
Grades: 9-12
501 E Chase St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5794
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5794
Rank: #55.
St. John's Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: 9-12
3989 Buckeystown Pike
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1832
Grades: 9-12
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: 8-12
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Rank: #88.
Boys Latin School Of Maryland![Boys Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School]( "Boys Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School")
All-boys
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: K-12
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1845
Grades: 9-12
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 220-4666
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1849
Grades: 5-12
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 6-12
500 Chestnut Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 841-3544
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 841-3544
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mount de Sales Academy![Mount de Sales Academy Photo]( "Mount de Sales Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 9-12
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Rank: #1313.
The Maryland School For The Blind
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: PK-12
3501 Taylor Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 8-12
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1050
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1050
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: 9-12
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-12
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: 6-12
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
4403 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-12
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: 9-12
22600 Camp Calvert Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 373-4184
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 373-4184
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: K-12
581 S Maryland Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
Rank: #2222.
Roland Park Country School![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.]( "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.")
All-girls
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: PK-12
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Rank: #2323.
Gilman School![Gilman School Photo - Gilman's Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.]( "Gilman School Photo - Gilman's Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.")
All-boys
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: PK-12
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: 3-12
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: 9-12
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: NS-12
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-12
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: NS-12
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 9-12
113 St Mary's Place
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Rank: #3131.
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart![Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House]( "Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-12
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: 3-12
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-3200
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-3200
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: K-12
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1932
Grades: PK-12
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Rank: #3535.
The Catholic High School Of Baltimore![The Catholic High School Of Baltimore Photo - Graduates go to colleges and universities all over America.]( "The Catholic High School Of Baltimore Photo - Graduates go to colleges and universities all over America.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: 9-12
2800 Edison Highway
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 732-6200
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 732-6200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average private high schools founding year?
The Maryland average private high schools founding year is 1954 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Maryland?
The top ranked private high schools in Maryland include West Nottingham Academy, Friends School Of Baltimore and Georgetown Preparatory School.
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