2023 Best Schools in Severna Park

• Annapolis, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  150 reviews

Parent: We have two children at Key School, in 2nd and 3rd grades, and we've been there for four years. It has been an incredible experience. We love the creative and individualized approach. The faculty are available to help problem solve any challenges our kids have had, and they have helped come up with creative and effective solutions. It is a warm and diverse community focused on empathy and the love of learning. The head of school and his leadership team have done a great job of leading through challenging times, and they are thoughtful and steady values-based decision makers. We are excited to continue at Key for many more years!... Read 150 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 664

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Severna Park, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  111 reviews

Parent: Severn school is a community of educators, staff, students and families who care about one another and want to see the young adults at this school excel. I’m a parent of a daughter heading to her 10th grade year and her freshman year was amazing. She was able to balance her school work, sports and extracurricular activities without any issues. As a matter of fact, it was hard getting her to leave school in the evenings. Severn offers a top notch learning environment that challenges your child but also prepares them for college. My daughter has the same advisor for the four years at Severn which gives her that comfort in knowing he’s there for her throughout any challenge. The head of the school, Doug Lagarde makes sure he communicates with the students and parents on a daily basis. He encourages the older student body to be there for the younger students. I just can’t say enough great things about this school.... Read 111 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 892

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Crownsville, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  86 reviews

Parent: This is our children’s first year at Indian Creek School and we remain overjoyed and satisfied with our family’s decision. Our children are truly part of a unique, diverse, and intentional community of kindness and learning. The mission of the school is alive every day and in every way! The spirit of community extends beyond learning and into the essence of the families, staff, and faculty, and it truly makes us CREEKstrong. Our children are seen and nurtured in the most compassionate, thoughtful, and meaningful ways. That is invaluable. We researched and visited other top schools, and found Indian Creek School the best fit for our son and daughter—two very different children thriving in that environment.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 534

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  476 reviews

Junior: For academics and activities (clubs, sports) this is a great school! It's easy to tell how dedicated each staff member and student is to their work. That being said, it's a very high stress environment (especially during freshman year) because of the workload and often because of staff that downplays the struggles that students go through. Be prepared for some difficult teachers and annoying students. For those looking to apply, I would still say that the good outweighs the bad. As long as you develop good time management (quickly) and are ready to continuously challenge yourself with the workload, you'll be fine.... Read 476 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,880

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Severn, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  328 reviews

Freshman: I love my school! The academics are amazing and have many options for all levels. Personally, I take the highest classes I can, but people taking lower classes succeed as well. I love my teachers and believe they generally prepare me very well. The extracurriculars at this school are amazing. I am heavily involved in the music program, and if you're a musician, this is the right school for you. I would be shocked if someone found a school in the area with a better music program. The sports are also amazing. Every Spalding team performs so well and I'm so impressed with all of them. Overall, as someone with very high goals, I feel that Archbishop Spalding is adequately preparing me and giving me every opportunity I could ever want, to the point where it's hard to even chose what to do at our school. We are amazing at so much, and I'm so lucky and happy to go here. Go Cavs!... Read 328 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,200

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  166 reviews

Senior: As a senior at Mount Saint Joseph High School, I have enjoyed many aspects of my high school experience. One thing that stands out to me is the sense of community at MSJ. There is a strong brotherhood among the students, and the faculty and staff are supportive and caring. I have also appreciated the academic rigor of the curriculum, which has prepared me well for college. However, there are also areas where I feel the school could improve. One thing that comes to mind is the lack of diversity among the student body and faculty. As an all-boys Catholic school, MSJ has historically had a predominantly white student body, and there is a need for greater representation and inclusivity. Also, while the school has made strides in technology integration, I think there is still room for improvement in terms of offering more innovative and engaging learning experiences.... Read 166 reviews

• grade A

• Students 830

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Crownsville, MD•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.98 out of 5  44 reviews

Parent: Rockbridge Academy is an excellent place for children to receive a well-rounded, balanced, and exciting education. The teachers and staff are careful to teach, equip, and prepare students to be life-long learners. Students are shown the grace of the Lord throughout their various subjects and interactions with faculty and staff. I highly recommend Rockbridge Academy!... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Students 388

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  511 reviews

Alum: My four years at Broadneck Senior High School was quite the experience. My freshman year was the year 2018. I went to Broadneck high school because I joined the PVA (performing and visual arts program). Broadneck is the type of school to focus on what you excel at and help you get better at it. The teachers try their hardest to make sure you are up to date with work as well as understanding it all. Not only that but Broadneck also make sures that high school isn't all work. We will have fun assemblies and other activities from time to time. Broadneck also takes its safety very serious making sure the fire alarms work and running drills. Not to brag but Broadneck High is a very good school, and I personally couldn't imagine myself at a different high school. It has made me into the man I am today. So rating my expierience I would say 10 out of 10!... Read 511 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,233

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Severn, MD•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  226 reviews

Parent: A joyful, positive atmosphere where children are equipped by faculty and staff to boldly and calmly face the inevitable challenges of life. I have watched my child transform through consistent teaching that our identity is in Christ and not in what others think of you. This unfortunately (but thank God for AACS!) takes daily reminders from both parents and teachers, but also teaching all subjects through the lens of the Bible - not just church or youth group once a week.... Read 226 reviews

• grade A

• Students 826

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Bowie, MD•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: This is a great little school. While they do lack in afterschool programs and sports, they do partner with a larger Christian school in the area that is nationally ranked in various sports. I love the fact that my student can participate in high level sports, yet be in a classroom with a 5:1 student to teacher ratio. Best of both worlds! I highly recommend this school.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 46

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Annapolis, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  108 reviews

Senior: I’ve attended St. Mary’s all four years of high school after transferring from a public middle school, and overall I’ve loved it. I know that there are stereotypes and stigmas attached to the school, but as I’ve been here, practically all of them have been proven wrong. Academics and athletics are taken very seriously here, and many students receive scholarships and/or commit to colleges for athletics (if that’s what you’re looking for). Everyone I’ve met here is so nice, and school spirit is alive! Although it is a small school, it has many opportunities open to students and plenty of great things to put on a college resume like clubs, leadership, athletics, advanced classes, etc. My personal favorite has been campus ministry! It’s very inclusive and there’s tons of fun trips and retreats to be apart of. It’s a tight knit community, built around preparing you for college. If you are on the fence about going here: do it! You won’t regret it.... Read 108 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,328

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  46 reviews

Freshman: There's a lot of diversity at CSP and many opportunities to grow socially and academically, through clubs, content support, associations, and events that happen throughout the school year!... Read 46 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 500

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 369

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  172 reviews

Senior: Although a challenging school, the friendships and experiences I’ve earned from going here are things that will last me a lifetime. Yes the rules are strict at times and the grading system is hard, but I feel quite prepared for college and the real world. The retreats are something that I will never forget too! I learned so much about leadership, friendship, time management, and more!... Read 172 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 463

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 576

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: SPMS was a good middle school to graduate from, however it was not a highly diverse school and had its own issues.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,412

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 292

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: It is a predominately white school but from my experience, it wasn't a hindrance. Some of my best teacher-student experiences came from this school which is saddening, to say the least, but the teachers are actually caring and happy to be teaching students.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 392

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: This little school is wonderful! The teachers are engaged and supportive - very resilient and positive to work with, even through tough behavioral, educational, or societal issues. We are proud to send our kids to this school!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 392

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 483

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 801

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Pasadena was a great school, my teachers were very supportive and helped me prepare for highschool. We didn’t have any school sponsored sports and the only club we had was green club, however they now have sign language club. There isn’t a whole lot of cultural diversity and it is mostly white students. The academic groups were separated by advancement therefore the kids who needed more time were able to recieve it. Pasadena was a magnet school for children with disabilities which helped me become more understanding and a more caring person today. During 5th grade I got to be a safety officer & I helped kids get to the bus safely, and kept kids from running across the road. Elementary school is a very influential time for children and this school helped shape me into a great individual day... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 347

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 349

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Fantastic school. Safe, great learning environment, excellent teachers. I highly recommend this school as we feel our kids are receiving a top notch well rounded education.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 639

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1