For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 blue ribbon private schools serving 22,496 students in Maryland.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, and Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.
The average tuition cost is $11,949, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,910.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Maryland Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
823 students
Year: n/a
8080 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
1,296 students
Year: 1992
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
1,048 students
Year: 2001
6800 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 735-8401
894 students
Year: 2024
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
890 students
Year: 2020
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
120 students
Year: 1994
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School![Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
435 students
Year: 2009
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4801
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4801
602 students
Year: n/a
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
Columbia, MD 21044
(888) 260-4159
889 students
Year: n/a
Little Flower School
(Catholic)
5601 Massachusetts Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3273
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3273
275 students
Year: 2008, 2017
14131 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
490 students
Year: 2011
Mount Airy Christian Academy![Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.]( "Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.")
(Christian)
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
406 students
Year: n/a
Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School![Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School]( "Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School")
(Catholic)
17301 Old Vic Boulevard
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
1,256 students
Year: 1993, 2002
7500 Pearl Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
211 students
Year: 2015
4801 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-4251
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-4251
215 students
Year: 2016
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
535 students
Year: n/a
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
417 students
Year: n/a
St. Augustine School![St. Augustine School Photo]( "St. Augustine School Photo")
(Catholic)
5990 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
257 students
Year: n/a
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.]( "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)
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
198 students
Year: n/a
80 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
375 students
Year: 2003
9525 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-1221
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-1221
352 students
Year: 2011
8414 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-6722
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-6722
571 students
Year: 2017
12319 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-3076
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-3076
257 students
Year: 2010
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
225 students
Year: 2017
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
168 students
Year: 2013
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
413 students
Year: 2008, 2024
St. John's Elementary School![St. John's Elementary School Photo - St. John's School]( "St. John's Elementary School Photo - St. John's School")
(Catholic)
43900 Saint Johns Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2142
214 students
Year: 2017
105 Church Ln
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
351 students
Year: 2024
8416 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
549 students
Year: 2016
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 531-6664
560 students
Year: 2010, 2017
St. Margaret School![St. Margaret School Photo]( "St. Margaret School Photo")
(Catholic)
205 N Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-1113
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-1113
545 students
Year: 2013
218 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
181 students
Year: 2017
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
849 students
Year: 2013
7207 Annapolis Road
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 577-0031
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 577-0031
232 students
Year: n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Maryland?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Maryland include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, and Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Maryland?
55 blue ribbon private schools are located in Maryland.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $11,949, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,910.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Maryland?
Maryland blue ribbon private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
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