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Top 20 Best Maryland Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 21,272 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.

The private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland include The Bryn Mawr School, Landon School, and Gilman School.

The average tuition cost is $36,324, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average tuition cost of $19,377.

39% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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.

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.

Landon School Photo - We believe requiring a boy to engage in an array of experiences introduces him to passions and abilities he didn't know he had, which is essential to his emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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.

Bullis School Photo - At Bullis, students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.

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.

Friends School Of Baltimore Photo - The world needs what our children can do.

St. Pauls School for Boys Photo - St. Paul's School for Boys upper school building was designed to foster the supportive relationships and unique learning opportunities that are at the heart of the St. Paul`s experience.

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.

The Catholic High School Of Baltimore Photo - Graduates go to colleges and universities all over America.

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.

McLean School Photo - A Transformative Education.

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.

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