Top 20 Best Baltimore County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 139 private schools serving 28,405 students in Baltimore County, MD (there are 171 public schools, serving 107,334 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Baltimore County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Baltimore County, MD include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and Calvert Hall College High School.
The average tuition cost is $13,342, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,641.
62% of private schools in Baltimore County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Baltimore County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Grades: 6-12
| 823 students
Park School of Baltimore
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.
(2)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 826 students
Perry Hall Christian School
Perry Hall Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
Grades: PK-12
| 542 students
Pilgrim Christian Day School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7200 Liberty Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 484-9240
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rock Church Academy
Rock Church Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
1607 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 882-0807
Grades: NS-12
| 245 students
Bais Yaakov School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
11111 Park Heights Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,537 students
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Grades: PK-12
| 1,048 students
Calvert Hall College High School
Calvert Hall College High School Photo - Calvert Hall students love to support their peers and cheer on teams, like at volleyball matches pictured here.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
8102 Lasalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-4266
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Concordia Preparatory School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1145 Concordia Drive
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-2323
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - The campus entrance on Garrison Forest Road
All-girls
(2)
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Grades: NS-12
| 550 students
Greenspring Montessori School
Greenspring Montessori School Photo - Service and stewardship is a major part of the Montessori curriculum. Here, Adolescents volunteer at RealFood Farm in Baltimore to plant seedlings.
Montessori School
(6)
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Grades: PK-9
| 305 students
Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
9307 Lyons Mill Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-0188
Grades: NS-PK
| 51 students
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4801
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Immaculate Heart of Mary Photo
(Catholic)
8501 Loch Raven Blvd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 668-8466
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Jemicy School
Special Education School
11 Celadon Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 653-2700
Grades: 1-12
| 453 students
Loyola Blakefield
Loyola Blakefield Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
500 Chestnut Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 841-3544
Grades: 6-12
| 948 students
The Maryland School For The Blind
Special Education School
3501 Taylor Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 444-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 203 students
Maryvale Preparatory School
Maryvale Preparatory School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
11300 Falls Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-3366
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
McDonogh School
McDonogh School Photo
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Grades: PK-12
| 1,455 students
Mount de Sales Academy
Mount de Sales Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Open Bible Christian Academy
Open Bible Christian Academy Photo - Graduating Class of 2014
(Christian)
(1)
13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
1706 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-1023
Grades: PK-12
| 448 students
1702 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-0859
Grades: NS-9
| 368 students
Redeemer Classical Christian School
Redeemer Classical Christian School Photo - A science lab at Redeemer
(Christian)
6415 Mount Vista Rd
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 592-9625
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Rosedale Christian Academy
Rosedale Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(5)
9202 Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 687-6844
Grades: NS-12
| 940 students
Sacred Heart Continuation School
Sacred Heart Continuation School Photo - Join the SHG Bulldogs and become one of the pack!
(Catholic)
(2)
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School Photo - Safety Patrol 2019-20
(Catholic)
603 Saint Agnes Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 747-4070
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer School
(Catholic)
1216 Chesaco Ave
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 686-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo - The "a-ha!" moment happens for our teachers, too!
(Episcopal)
(7)
3100 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 771-4816
Grades: NS-8
| 382 students
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
St. Joseph School Cockeysville
St. Joseph School Cockeysville Photo
(Catholic)
(9)
105 Church Ln
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
St. Joseph School-Fullerton
St. Joseph School-Fullerton Photo - St. Joseph School - Fullerton School Building
(Catholic)
(5)
8416 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
St. Mark School
St. Mark School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
26 Melvin Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-6560
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 Old Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
St. Paul's School For Girls
All-girls (Episcopal)
11232 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
Grades: 5-12
| 440 students
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Baltimore County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4601 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-2020
Grades: K-9
| 152 students
Delrey School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3610 Commerce Dr Ste 804
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 314-5000
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
9535 Liberty Rd
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 922-3677
Grades: K-9
| 122 students
3706 Crondall Lane
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-0803
Grades: NS-PK
| 51 students
7111 Windsor Blvd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 265-6800
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
3510 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 664-9433
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
2221 Wheatley Drive
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 448-3443
Grades: NS
| 41 students
11202 Garrison Forest Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-3000
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
6726 Youngstown Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 633-7040
Grades: K-9
| 170 students
716 Myrth Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-7787
Grades: K-9
| 180 students
2905 Dunleer Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 284-3580
Grades: 1-8
| 122 students
1201 S Caton Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 646-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
132 Business Center Dr
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-1113
Grades: K-1
| 17 students
114 Ware Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Baltimore County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Baltimore County, MD include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and Calvert Hall College High School.
How many private schools are located in Baltimore County, MD?
139 private schools are located in Baltimore County, MD.
How much do private schools cost in Baltimore County, MD?
The average tuition cost is $13,342, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,641.
How diverse are private schools in Baltimore County, MD?
Baltimore County, MD private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Baltimore County, MD go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Baltimore County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Baltimore County, MD?
62% of private schools in Baltimore County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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