#1 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
Our Lady of Mercy School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Potomac
Potomac, MD
A+Overall grade182 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
Private schools in Potomac, MD with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Potomac
Potomac, MD
A+Overall grade673 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
MC Lean School of Maryland
Independent school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Potomac, MD
A+Overall grade469 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
Connelly School of the Holy Child
Religious school · Grades 6–12
The only all-girls school in Potomac
Potomac, MD
A+Overall gradeAll girls350 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
Bullis School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Maryland
Potomac, MD
A+Overall grade1,027 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
Muslim Community School/Alim Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Potomac, MD
AOverall grade129 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Potomac, MD
German International School Washington DC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Potomac since at least 2011
Potomac, MD
BOverall grade472 students10 students per teacher
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