2020 Best Private Schools in BaltimoreAbout this List

The Bryn Mawr School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-12
• 206 reviews

Parent: Ever since my daughter stepped onto the Bryn Mawr campus on her visit, she has felt welcome into the community. We love that Bryn Mawr has devoted and stellar teachers that help guide her, and that the classroom environment doesn't look like it did when we were kids with teachers lecturing to students - but students taking charge of their learning. The friends that she has made have been another added benefit, and the community really does celebrate the love of learning! We weren't sure about an all-girls school environment, but we've seen our daughter's confidence grow each year she has been here. The diversity of the community also adds to the strength of the community. Students are learning about different cultures, and learn to empathize early on.
Read 206 Reviews

• A+

• 780 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gilman School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-12
• 56 reviews

Middle School Student: I’m so sad I had to move. Gilman was the best part of my day! The students and teachers were very accepting, smart, fun, and could make a class or free time fun. After leaving Gilman I realized Gilman was an emotion, it was abstract in the sense it was an emotion. I’ve made lifelong friends there and can honestly say it is the best school ever!
Read 56 Reviews

• A+

• 1,010 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Friends School of Baltimore

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-12
• 81 reviews

Alum: Even though I currently attend a quite respectable university, Friends School will always be the institution which gave me the best education, and I am forever grateful for the experiences I had there. What I liked most about Friends is that students were involved in multiple things. For example, there wasn't the 'theatre kid' or 'the lacrosse kid,' instead, there was the varsity lacrosse player who also got the leads in the musicals, or the girl on the basketball team who was also the head of French club. People were not labelled. Friends School can be catered to all individuals, and the support, friendships and education that I received from attending the school will always be something I hold dear to me.
Read 81 Reviews

• A+

• 850 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roland Park Country School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-12
• 161 reviews

Works Here: Roland Park Country School is a wonderfully supportive community that empowers girls and provides them with individual support and attention. The teachers care deeply about their students' academic and personal successes. The classroom content is challenging and interesting, and the school is also committed to wellness. My daughter is currently attending Littlest Reds, and I cannot say enough about how amazing their care has been over the past year plus. I am so happy she is already enjoying her second year there so much; exploring the outdoors everyday!
Read 161 Reviews

• A+

• 610 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Boys' Latin School of Maryland

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-12
• 29 reviews

Alum: BL goes way beyond the label of school. Boys' Latin provides the experiences necessary to facilitate positive growth within boy. The facilities, course offerings and resources are tremendous, but what really sets the school apart is the relationships it enables. The BL faculty is simply extraordinary. Brilliant educators guide each student on his individual path, challenging and supporting in a familial fashion.

My gratitude to BL and for my experience is boundless. I would not suggest any school other Boys' Latin for any boy
Read 29 Reviews

• A+

• 625 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mount Saint Joseph High School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 143 reviews

Alum: I had a great experience at Mount Saint Joseph High School. This high school forced me to work hard in school, which better prepared me for college. One of the ways that they prepared me for college is their eight-point grading scale, opposed to the usual ten- point grading scale. This forces you to work harder because you have to try even harder to get an A or a B than you normally would have. The staff always made sure you were prepared, from teachers checking up on you about work, or the counselors that put all of their time into making sure that we did everything we needed in the college application process. Besides just the academic benefits, Mount Saint Joseph had a great group of people that I attended school with. The school preaches unity and brotherhood, and at the end of my four years I could really see how the people in my class had become my "brothers.'' Mount Saint Joseph put me in a great situation for to be prepared for college and for the rest of my life.
Read 143 Reviews

• A

• 902 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Institute of Notre Dame

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 204 reviews

Parent: Best value for your money. We have been so pleased with the education our daughter is getting here. Their academics are strong, especially if you have an honors student. Lots of honors and AP classes available. Great advisory program and more activities than my daughter knows what to do with. They may not have the fancy facilities other prep schools have but at 15k a year, this school is worth every penny. We live the caring community and it’s amazing traditions too.
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• A-

• 315 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greater Grace Christian Academy

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-12
• 44 reviews

Parent: From the first interview at the school, we were impressed. We love the emphasis on Christ-like living without compromising solid academics. The teachers and administrators truly love and care for the students and go out of their way to work with them when they are struggling and praise them when they are excelling. Their athletic department is also wonderful! Great teams, great coaches and great kids! We have only been at GGCA for the last 2 years and it has already shaped my kids (8th grade and 12th grade) in very impactful ways. If you are looking for school with a solid, loving Christian foundation paired with a great education, this is it! My son graduated last month and is off to college in the fall!
Read 44 Reviews

• A-

• 205 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archbishop Curley High School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 60 reviews

Senior: Archbishop Curley is great school because it has a good curriculum and a variety activities for the young men. Also, most of the teachers will take time with the young men to make sure that get what is needed academically. Yes, all schools have some problems, but none ARE perfect!
Read 60 Reviews

• B+

• 572 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mercy High School, Baltimore

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 107 reviews

Alum: I transferred to Mercy mid-year of Junior year and everyone made sure to welcome me with open arms to help me transition smoothly! I truly felt like I was apart of the Mercy community right away and made amazing long lasting friendships and memories in my short time here. I'm glad I made the change to here because the AP and honors classes and college resources helped me prepare for college and get into my dream school.
Read 107 Reviews

• B+

• 360 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-12
• 3 reviews

Senior: Mt Zion is an athletic heavy school with poor academic importance. We had school only a few times throughout the year, and the main focus was sports. The food situation wasn’t the best, but we did have meals every day.
Read 3 Reviews

• B+

• 96 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Catholic High School of Baltimore

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 131 reviews

• B

• 300 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Al-Rahmah School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-11
• 17 reviews

Alum: Al-Rahmah School is an Islamic private school. It has a very welcoming community, faculty, staff and students are very accepting and each class is like one big family. The presence of many mentors is helpful, the one on one support is what gets a students excited to go back the next day.
Read 17 Reviews

• B

• 302 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bnos Yisroel

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-12
• 5 reviews

Senior: Bnos Yisroel is an excellent school with a great academic program and amazing teachers. The administration is wonderful and the students graduate with an excellent education.
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• B

• 482 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Frances Academy

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 10 reviews

Alum: My four years at SFA was bittersweet. I loved it there and it was a family atmosphere, but families fight so sometimes it was a struggle. But I can say I loved my high school experience!
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• B-

• 131 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 116 reviews

Senior: Cristo rey is an unforgettable school saturated with a heavy family atmosphere and full of resources. even though academics can be overwhelming, Cristo Rey will offer you free tutors/counselor to help you manage your work and help you work on the classes you are having an hard time with. The highlight of my experience there was my Kairos trip, a 3 days retreat, with my classmates. That trip change my life and help me work on myself and help me to get close to my classmates. Cristo Rey will not only nourish your mind, but also your soul. i will never regret attending that school!
Read 116 Reviews

• C+

• 348 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Wilkes School at Grace and St. Peter's

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-5
• 7 reviews

Parent: My child is currently in Kindergarten. We have found Wilkes to be a very warm and welcoming environment by teachers, staff, and families. New kids feel at home and are accepted. The curriculum is appropriately challenging and allows the youngest students to also attend weekly special classes, which include French, Music, Science, and Art. All of the teachers are highly qualified and are mindful in engaging the children. Wilkes does an excellent job of incorporating the Mt. Vernon neighborhood's art and music legacy into the school atmosphere, via walking (field) trips, school plays, etc. There are weekly visits to the Enoch Pratt Central Library. In addition, Wilkes includes before and after care in the school's tuition. This is an added bonus for any working parent. I've found Wilkes to be a hidden gem in Baltimore City, especially since I live and work in the County!
Read 7 Reviews

• A+

• 55 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The GreenMount School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-8
• 9 reviews

Parent: As soon as we visited The Greenmount School, I knew it was where I wanted my child to go. Now that we are nearing the end of our first year, I can definitely say it was the perfect fit! From the small class sizes, to the amazing teachers and staff, and involved community of parents, we have had nothing but great experiences. Kindergarten at The Greenmount School is really about laying the groundwork for future learning and letting kids develop a love for learning, as well as confidence in the classroom. It has been an amazing process to watch my child (and her classmates) grow so much during this past year, but socially and academically. We can not wait to see what the next 8 years brings!
Read 9 Reviews

• A

• 105 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvert School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

• NG

• 593 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-8

• NG

• 379 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cardinal Shehan School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-8
• 4 reviews

• NG

• 303 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Francis of Assisi School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-8

• NG

• 255 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saints James and John Catholic School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• PK, K-8

• NG

• 225 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kennedy Krieger School Greenspring Campus

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 4-12
• 1 review

• NG

• 221 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint Frances Academy

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12

• NG

• 210 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio