2026 lists
Private schools in St. Mary's County, MD with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#1 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 84% of Christian schools in Maryland
Callaway, MD
#2 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Maryland
Great Mills, MD
#3 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of 2 Catholic schools in Leonardtown
Leonardtown, MD
#4 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
Lexington Park, MD
#5 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Hollywood since at least 2011
Hollywood, MD
#6 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2011–12
Mechanicsville, MD
#7 Best Private Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Leonardtown since at least 2011
Leonardtown, MD
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.