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 (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,888 students located throughout Maryland.

Top Maryland Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Grades: 8-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 323 students
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Grades: 8-12
PK-12 (day)
| 548 students
Georgetown Preparatory School
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.
(Catholic)
(4)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
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
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 30 students
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 800-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
(Episcopal)
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
Grades: 8-12
| 240 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 175 students
West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy Photo
(10)
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 65 students

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 $62,950 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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