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Best Maryland Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,886 students located throughout Maryland.

Top Maryland Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Calverton School
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300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: 8-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Garrison Forest School
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Georgetown Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(3)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Oldfields School
(non-sectarian)
(12)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
Gr: 8-12, PG | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Saint James School
(Episcopal)
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Gr: 8-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
St. Timothy's School
(Episcopal)
(2)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Gr: 9-12, PG | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
West Nottingham Academy
(10)
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
Gr: 9-12, PG | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

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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