#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
Montessori International Childrens House
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
A+Overall grade75 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
Private schools in Annapolis, MD with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
St. Mary Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Maryland
Annapolis, MD
AOverall grade789 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
St. Martins Lutheran Church School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
AOverall grade94 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
St. Annes School of Annapolis
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
A-Overall grade230 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
Key School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Annapolis, MD
B+Overall grade580 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Annapolis, MD
Naval Academy Primary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
Annapolis, MD
BOverall grade214 students10 students per teacher
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