For the 2025 school year, there are 76 special education private schools serving 4,768 students in Maryland.
The top ranked special education private schools in Maryland include Glenwood Academy, The Benedictine School, and The Foundation Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Maryland Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Benedictine School
Special Education School
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
Grades: Inquire with school
| 67 students
The Foundation Schools![The Foundation Schools Photo]( "The Foundation Schools Photo")
Special Education School
1330 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Gateway School![Gateway School Photo - Little Ears, Big Voices]( "Gateway School Photo - Little Ears, Big Voices")
Special Education School
5900 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 318-6780
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 318-6780
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Grades: 3-12
| 65 students
The Harbour School At Annapolis
Special Education School
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
Grades: 1-12
| 191 students
The Maryland School For The Blind
Special Education School
3501 Taylor Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Grades: 3-12
| 141 students
Arrow Center For Education Tangram
Special Education School
8830 Orchard Tree Ln
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 798-6310
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 798-6310
Grades: 2-12
| 32 students
The Baltimore Academy
Special Education School
3800 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 233-1400
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 233-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Baltimore Lab School![Baltimore Lab School Photo - Baltimore Lab School is an exceptional, college & career prep program in Baltimore City for students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD/ADD.]( "Baltimore Lab School Photo - Baltimore Lab School is an exceptional, college & career prep program in Baltimore City for students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD/ADD.")
Special Education School
2220 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500
Grades: 1-12
| 121 students
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Special Education School
5701 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-0114
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-0114
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Cedar Ridge School
All-boys | Special Education School
12146 Cedar Ridge Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 582-0282
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 582-0282
Grades: 3-12
| 29 students
2970 Belcrest Center Drive, Suite300
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(240) 467-2100
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(240) 467-2100
Grades: 5-12
| 69 students
The Children's Guild
Special Education School
5702 Sargent Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(443) 462-7295
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(443) 462-7295
Grades: 1-11
| 94 students
The Children's Guild At Anne Arundel County
Special Education School
6730 Baymeadow Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Grades: 4-9
| 15 students
Chimes School The
Special Education School
4810 Seton Dr
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-8270
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-8270
Grades: 3-12
| 52 students
Community School Of Maryland
Special Education School
21515 Zion Rd
Brookeville, MD 20833
(240) 912-3606
Brookeville, MD 20833
(240) 912-3606
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 students
Community School Of Md At Northwood High School
Special Education School
919 W Univ Blvd Rm C203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Cornerstone Academy![Cornerstone Academy Photo]( "Cornerstone Academy Photo")
Special Education School (Christian)
16151B Old Frederick Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
The Diener School![The Diener School Photo - Learning about Rosh Hashanah]( "The Diener School Photo - Learning about Rosh Hashanah")
Special Education School
11510 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-4602
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-4602
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 299-4602
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 299-4602
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Forbush School At Anne Arundel The
Special Education School
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-9181
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-9181
Grades: 4-11
| 9 students
407 Central Avenue
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-5406
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-5406
Grades: Inquire with school
| 29 students
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School
Special Education School
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Forbush School At Prince Georges County
Special Education School
4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 667-1423
Grades: 1-12
| 44 students
Foundation Learning Center The
Special Education School
855 Brightseat Rd Ste 855
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 881-0078
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 881-0078
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Hannah More At North Carroll High School
Special Education School
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-0345
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-0345
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Grades: 2-12
| 165 students
High Road Academy
Special Education School
9705 Washington Blvd N
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 483-8605
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 483-8605
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
High Road Academy Of Prince Georges County
Special Education School
5100 Philadelphia Way
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 429-6191
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 429-6191
Grades: 4-12
| 72 students
High Road School Of Anne Arundel County
Special Education School
1131 Benfield Blvd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 846-5282
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 846-5282
Grades: 1-12
| 54 students
High Road School Of Harford County
Special Education School
1250 Brass Mill Rd
Belcamp, MD 21017
(410) 272-1123
Belcamp, MD 21017
(410) 272-1123
Grades: 3-12
| 38 students
The Highlands School
Special Education School
2409 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-1415
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-1415
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Ivymount School
Special Education School
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Grades: 1-12
| 172 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Maryland?
The top ranked special education private schools in Maryland include Glenwood Academy, The Benedictine School, and The Foundation Schools.
How many special education private schools are located in Maryland?
76 special education private schools are located in Maryland.
How diverse are special education private schools in Maryland?
Maryland special education private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
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