Washington Christian Academy Photo - Our Middle School students enjoy fun and games at one of our Quarterly House Festival Days!

Top 5 Best Olney Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,321 students in Olney, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,868 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in Olney, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Olney, MD include Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and Washington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Olney Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - The best part of being a Little Buddy is getting to be with your Big Buddy!
(Episcopal)
(17)
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
17301 Old Vic Boulevard
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 283-3302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rise Hybrid Private Academy
Rise Hybrid Private Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Fredericksburg, VA (Headquarters)
Olney, MD 20832
(540) 693-0674
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo - Kindergarten students testing their Structure & Function STEM project-designing a house for the Three Little Pigs
(Catholic)
(6)
2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-9112
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
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)
16227 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 390-0429
Grades: K-12
| 251 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3421 Morningwood Drive
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 683-9200
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Montessori School
(1)
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students
Oakdale Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3425 Emory Church Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
Grades: K
| 12 students
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4100 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 570-2500
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Olney KinderCare
Olney KinderCare Photo - Olney KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3805 Gelding Lane
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-0001
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Olney, Maryland

Olney, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates of Discovery (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
16620 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 593-3410
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Olney, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Olney, MD include Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School, Rise Hybrid Private Academy, and Washington Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Olney?
10 private schools are located in Olney.
How diverse are private schools in Olney?
Olney private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of students in Olney go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in Olney are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
60% of private schools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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