Top 20 Best Anne Arundel County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 87 private schools serving 16,365 students in Anne Arundel County, MD (there are 125 public schools, serving 82,835 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Severn School, Key School and St. Mary Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $12,604, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,641.
47% of private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Anne Arundel County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Arundel Christian School
Arundel Christian School Photo
(Church of God)
(7)
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Grades: NS-12
| 650 students
Rockbridge Academy
Rockbridge Academy Photo - A joyful, supportive, Christ-centered community where your child can flourish!
(Christian)
(8)
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Grades: PK-12
| 445 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
The Maven Academy
The Maven Academy Photo
(9)
1908 Forest Drive, Suite 2J
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 216-7070
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Annapolis Area Christian School
Annapolis Area Christian School Photo - AACS Graduates
(Christian)
(5)
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 519-5300
Grades: K-12
| 846 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
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
(Baptist)
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Grades: PK-12
| 349 students
The Harbour School At Annapolis
Special Education School
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
Grades: 2-12
| 184 students
Heritage Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1740 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-6680
Grades: NS-PK
| 316 students
Indian Creek School
(3)
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Grades: PK-12
| 560 students
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
Monsignor Slade Catholic School Photo - The mission of MSCS is to promote Catholic faith and intellectual development in our students. We do this by teaching and modeling the precepts of the Catholic faith, as well as challenging our students with a rigorous course of study. We do this so they will use their faith, knowledge and skills to shape their futures positively and benefit society.
(Catholic)
(10)
120 Dorsey Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-7130
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
74 Greenbury Point Rd
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School enjoys a waterfront campus in historic downtown Annapolis, MD
(Catholic)
(3)
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Grades: PK-8
| 849 students
St. Marys High School
St. Marys High School Photo - Campus
(Catholic)
113 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4236
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(61)
308 Oak Manor Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
St. Philip Neri Elementary School Photo - Please contact our Advancement Director, Mrs. Amy Boyd, at aboyd@st.philip-neri.org or call 410-859-1212 ext. 2107 to set up your virtual tour today!
(Catholic)
(2)
6401 South Orchard Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 859-1212
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
School Of Incarnation
(Catholic)
1070 Cecil Ave S
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
School Of The Incarnation
School Of The Incarnation Photo - In addition to academic classes, students enjoy weekly "Specials" in six areas: Art, Music, Computer, Library, Spanish, and Physical Education.
(Catholic)
(5)
2601 Symphony Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 519-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 750 students
Severn School
Severn School Photo
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Grades: NS-12
| 894 students
Annapolis Area Christian School
(Christian)
716 Bestgate Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 519-5300
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Antioch Christian School
(Pentecostal)
1535 Ritchie Hwy
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Arnold Christian Academy
Arnold Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Colebrook's science class dissected frogs
(Christian)
(1)
365 Jones Station Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1882
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Asbury Community Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
78 Church Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-7113
Grades: NS-PK
| 198 students
Beaver Creek Childcare & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
2165 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 721-4145
Grades: K
| 11 students
Book Of Life Academy
Book Of Life Academy Photo
(Christian)
913 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Broadwater Creek Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5610 Battee Dr
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
Grades: K
| 33 students
Calvary Center School
Calvary Center School Photo - Nature walk
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
301 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-3812
Grades: NS-PK
| 76 students
Chesapeake Academy
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Chesapeake Christian School
(Assembly of God)
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Grades: PK-10
| 87 students
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-4740
Grades: NS-8
| 148 students
The Children's Guild At Anne Arundel County
Special Education School
6730 Baymeadow Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Grades: 4-9
| 15 students
Childtime Childcare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Ashton Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 850-4415
Grades: NS-K
| 9 students
College Parkway's Creative Beginnings Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 859 301 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9224
Grades: NS-PK
| 165 students
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Anne Arundel County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 Spa Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9044
Grades: 1-5
| 17 students
717 E Ordnance Rd
Curtis Bay, MD 21226
(410) 761-7600
Grades: K-1
| 89 students
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
2365 Bell Branch Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-0078
Grades: 3-7
| 9 students
Ridge School Of Anne Arundel County (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
16 Romig Dr
Crownsville, MD 21032
(301) 912-1004
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Severn School, Key School and St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Anne Arundel County, MD?
87 private schools are located in Anne Arundel County, MD.
How much do private schools cost in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The average tuition cost is $12,604, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,641.
How diverse are private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
Anne Arundel County, MD private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Anne Arundel County, MD go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anne Arundel County, MD?
47% of private schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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