For the 2026 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,886 students located throughout Maryland.
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Top Maryland Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 8-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 323 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
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300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 548 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
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All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
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All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
Gr: 8-12, PG | 30 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 4 students
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All-girls (non-sectarian)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
Gr: 8-12 | 245 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
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Episcopal
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Gr: 9-12, PG | 175 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
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All-girls (Episcopal)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Gr: 9-12, PG | 65 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Maryland?
There are 7 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Maryland.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Maryland?
The average Maryland boarding school tuition cost is $63,521 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Maryland?
West Nottingham Academy, founded in 1744, is the oldest boarding school in Maryland.
What boarding school in Maryland has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. Timothy's School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (60%) in Maryland.
What boarding school in Maryland has the highest average SAT scores?
Saint James School has the highest average SAT scores (1270) in Maryland.
Which boarding schools in Maryland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Maryland include: Oldfields School vs. Garrison Forest School
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 7
- # Students Served: 1,886
- Average Tuition: $63,521
- Average Class Size: 11 students
- % Students Boarding: 49%
- % International Students: 23%
- % Students of Color: 47%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
- Average SAT Score: 1,229
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 73%
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