Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields' campus is 140 acres located in Maryland's scenic horse country, close to the cultural centers of Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City and within driving distance of natural resources like the Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Mountains, and Atlantic beaches. In addition, the international airport BWI is only 30 minutes away.

Best Maryland Boarding Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,899 students located throughout Maryland.

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (MD)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
271 Schools
# Students
1,891 Students
107,111 Students

Academics and Faculty

This State (MD)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
69%

Academic Programs

This State (MD)
US
Avg. AP Courses
35
22
Avg. IB Courses
26
28
Avg. Class Size
11
13

Academic Performance

This State (MD)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1229
1270
Avg. ACT Score
26
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
70%
59%

Tuition and Finances

This State (MD)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$64,220
$64,480
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$35,844
$38,054
Avg. Tuition (International)
$72,820
$62,481
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
47%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$24,783
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
$26 MM
$83 MM

Student Diversity

This State (MD)
US
% Students of Color
47%
30%
% International Students
19%
27%
% Boarding Students
49%
59%

Top Maryland Boarding Schools (2026-27)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to 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
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Just a few miles from the heart of Washington, D.C., Georgetown Prep's 90-acre campus feels more like a small college than a high school.
(Catholic)
(4)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Oldfields School
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.
(13)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
Gr: 8-12, PG | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo - Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for students in grades 8-12 located in Hagerstown, Maryland.
(Episcopal)
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Gr: 8-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
St. Timothy's School
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.
(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
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.
(10)
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
Gr: 9-12, PG | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 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 $64,831 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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