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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.
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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%
Garrison Forest School
West Nottingham Academy
Oldfields School
St. Timothy's School
Georgetown Preparatory School
The Calverton School
Saint James School

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%

Top Maryland Boarding Schools (2026)

The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
The Calverton School
Gr: 8-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 323 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
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Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
Garrison Forest School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 548 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - The Yard is the heart of campus where the students pass between classes, and meet up for clubs and spirit events.
Georgetown Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(3)
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Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields School`s Mission is to embrace each student`s authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose.
Oldfields School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 30 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 4 students
Tuition listed
All-girls (non-sectarian)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
(12)
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Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 800-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
Saint James School
Gr: 8-12 | 245 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
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St. Timothy's School Photo - Completed in 2012, Dixon Hall is our state-of-the-art academic building. The technology-rich facility features the Taft Lecture Hall, the Coleman World Languages and Cultures Center, and a Center for Learning and Teaching.
St. Timothy's School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 175 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
(2)
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West Nottingham Academy Photo - Nestled on 100 acres in northeast Maryland, WNA is geographically situated among Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA New York City, and the Delaware beaches. A campus where students learn and play.
West Nottingham Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 65 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
(10)
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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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