Griggs International Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
The largest of 151 Christian schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
BOverall grade826 students
Private schools in Silver Spring, MD
29 private schools in Silver Spring, MD, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 6Christian schools 5Jewish day schools 7Montessori schools 7High schools 9Preschools 4Special education schools 3
Forcey Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Silver Spring since at least 2011
Silver Spring, MD
A-Overall grade344 students10 students per teacher
Torah School of Greater Washington
Jewish day school · Grades K–6
The largest Jewish school in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
BOverall grade333 students10 students per teacher
St. Bernadette School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade317 students12 students per teacher
St. Andrew Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade306 students12 students per teacher
Barrie School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 33 Montessori schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade252 students4 students per teacher
St. John the Baptist School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade233 students12 students per teacher
St. Francis International School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Silver Spring since at least 2011
Silver Spring, MD
B+Overall grade203 students16 students per teacher
Avalon School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall gradeAll boys202 students8 students per teacher
The Siena School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
The largest of 46 special education schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade191 students4 students per teacher
Yeshiva of Greater Washington Girls Division
Jewish day school · Grades 7–12
The only all-girls school in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall gradeAll girls183 students7 students per teacher
St. John the Evangelist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade178 students7 students per teacher
Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
One of 5 Christian schools in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
BOverall grade174 students12 students per teacher
Yeshiva of Greater Washington Boys Division
Jewish day school · Grades 7–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Silver Spring, MD
B-Overall gradeAll boys157 students12 students per teacher
The Siena School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Growing: enrollment up 91% since 2011–12
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade143 students5 students per teacher
Pax Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 99% of Christian schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade88 students2 students per teacher
The Nora School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12
Silver Spring, MD
BOverall grade76 students6 students per teacher
Julia Brown Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
One of the most diverse private schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
B+Overall grade55 students28 students per teacher
Evergreen Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade38 students4 students per teacher
Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–3
Smaller classes than 98% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade36 students2 students per teacher
The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus
Special education school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any special education school in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade31 students2 students per teacher
The Springwell School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
A-Overall grade30 students5 students per teacher
Ashreinu School for Girls
Jewish · Montessori · Grades 1–9
Smaller classes than 77% of Montessori schools nationwide
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade23 students5 students per teacher
Kehillat Ashreinu Montessori School
Jewish · Montessori · Grades 1–9
Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori schools nationwide
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall grade18 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Silver Spring, MD
How many private schools are in Silver Spring, MD?
29 private schools in Silver Spring, MD, with about 4,487 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Silver Spring, MD?
The most common are Jewish day schools (7), Montessori schools (7), Catholic schools (6), Christian schools (5).
Are there private high schools in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes: 9 private schools in Silver Spring, MD teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Silver Spring, MD offer pre-K?
15 private schools in Silver Spring, MD offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Silver Spring, MD have?
The average school has 9.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Silver Spring, MD?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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