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Top 20 Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) serving 11,669 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland include Bullis School, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and St. Vincent Pallotti High School.
The average tuition cost is $27,467, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,073.
38% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bullis School
Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
The Gunston School
The Gunston School Photo
(3)
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Grades: 6-12
| 823 students
Park School of Baltimore
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.
(3)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 826 students
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo - Our teachers use engaging academics, a positive community, effective management, and expertise in developmental awareness to create a learning environment that is age-appropriate and responsive to students` strengths and needs.
(Episcopal)
(3)
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
Grades: NS-8
| 320 students
Washington Waldorf School
Washington Waldorf School Photo - At Washington Waldorf, we encourage the connections that broaden students` experiences and help them grow in new directions. Our teachers incorporate academic, artistic, and practical elements into every subject, creating memorable lessons, successful scholars, and strong individuals.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107
Grades: NS-12
| 276 students
Archbishop Spalding High School
Archbishop Spalding High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
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)
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Calvert School
Calvert School Photo - Calvert Lower School on Tuscany Road
105 Tuscany Rd
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 243-6054
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Christ Episcopal School focuses on whole-child education and hands-on learning.
(Episcopal)
(24)
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Grades: NS-8
| 126 students
Gerstell Academy
Gerstell Academy Photo - Boy's Lacrosse at Gerstell...one of our many offerings for athletes!
(5)
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 403 students
The GreenMount School
The GreenMount School Photo
(13)
501 W 30th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-6295
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Greenspring Montessori School
Greenspring Montessori School Photo - Service and stewardship is a major part of the Montessori curriculum. Here, Adolescents volunteer at RealFood Farm in Baltimore to plant seedlings.
Montessori School
(6)
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Grades: NS-9
| 305 students
Harford Day School
Harford Day School Photo
(1)
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Grades: NS-8
| 305 students
McLean School
McLean School Photo - Engaged students who develop self advocacy skills.
(10)
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698
Grades: K-12
| 498 students
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)
1300 E Northern Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 433-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Montessori School Of Westminster
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.
Montessori School
(2)
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Grades: PK-9
| 165 students
Mother Seton Academy
Mother Seton Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2215 Greenmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 563-2833
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
74 Greenbury Point Rd
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
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)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1050
Grades: 8-12
| 100 students
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo - The "a-ha!" moment happens for our teachers, too!
(Episcopal)
(7)
3100 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 771-4816
Grades: NS-8
| 382 students
St. Vincent Pallotti High School
(Catholic)
(2)
113 St Mary's Place
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(16)
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Grades: NS-8
| 127 students
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-4740
Grades: NS-8
| 148 students
Evergreen School
Evergreen School Photo - For cognitive development, there are huge benefits to the multi-age classroom. Older children are the role models and develop leadership skills. The younger children look up to their older peers and establish strong relationships within the 3 year cycle.
Montessori School
(1)
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Grades: PK-3
| 104 students
Friends Community School
Friends Community School Photo
(Friends)
(3)
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 441-2100
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School Photo - Our Great Garden Heroes club donates our organic fruits & vegetables to the Frederick County Foodbank!
(Friends)
(10)
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3825 Carriage Hill Drive
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 699-0006
Grades: NS-K
| 198 students
The Summit School
The Summit School Photo - Hands-on science class
Special Education School
(1)
664 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-0005
Grades: 1-8
| 123 students
Wye River Upper School
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.
(6)
316 S. Commerce St
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-2922
Grades: 8-12
| 52 students

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