Top 10 Best Silver Spring Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 4,496 students in Silver Spring, MD (there are 56 public schools, serving 42,385 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Silver Spring, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Silver Spring, MD include Barrie School, Casa de Montessori and Forcey Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $15,291, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,338.
48% of private schools in Silver Spring, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Silver Spring Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Grades: NS-12
| 354 students
The Avalon School
The Avalon School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
11811 Claridge Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 963-8022
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Casa de Montessori
Casa de Montessori Photo - Front Entrance
Montessori School
(3)
14015 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-8404
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Forcey Christian School
Forcey Christian School Photo - 4th Grade State Fair
(Christian)
(1)
2130 East Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
The Nora School
The Nora School Photo
955 Sligo Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 495-6672
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
St. Andrew Apostle School
(Catholic)
(1)
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
Grades: NS-8
| 417 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
(3)
80 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
St. Francis International School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 434-2344
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School Photo - St. John the Baptist Catholic School is located on New Hampshire Avenue, but the campus is set back against woods, rolling hills, and a field.
(Catholic)
(3)
12319 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-3076
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
The Siena School
The Siena School Photo - The Siena School offers a rich educational program for bright, college-bound students in grades 4-12 with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia.
Special Education School
(3)
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Grades: 4-12
| 136 students
Torah School Of Greater Washington
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2010 Linden Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-8003
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery Photo - Seasonal activities + Woodworking
Special Program Emphasis
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Grades: NS-K
| 59 students
Ashreinu School For Girls Inc.
Montessori School (Jewish)
9466 Georgia Ave, Box 29
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 593-4343
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Community School Of Md At Northwood High School
Special Education School
919 W Univ Blvd Rm C203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Evergreen Montessori School
Evergreen Montessori School Photo - For cognitive development, there are huge benefits to the multi-age classroom. Older children are the role models and develop leadership skills. The younger children look up to their older peers and establish strong relationships within the 3 year cycle.
Montessori School
(1)
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Grades: PK-3
| 105 students
Faith Arts Academy
(Christian)
13618 Layhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 438-2012
Grades: NS-6
| 53 students
The Gan Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Goddard School In Silver Spring The
Goddard School In Silver Spring The Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8611 Second Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 830-4505
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Po Box 1753
Silver Spring, MD 20915
(301) 649-5400
Grades: K-7
| 69 students
Jamon Montessori Day School
Montessori School
(1)
52 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-3131
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Julia Brown Montessori School
Montessori School
1300 Milestone Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-7808
Grades: PK-3
| 101 students
Kensington Forest Glen Children
Daycare / Preschool
9805 Dameron Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-9641
Grades: NS
| 20 students
1401 Arcola Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 592-8433
Grades: 1-6
| 12 students
Mount Jezreel Christian School
(Baptist)
420 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 431-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 24 students
National Children's Center School/maryland Site
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Grades: NS
| 7 students
Oak Chapel School
(Christian)
(1)
14500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 598-7249
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Pathways School--edgewood
Special Education School
1106 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-0778
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Quality Time Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
8101 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-3350
Grades: PK-K
| 135 students
Rock Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
3701 Spruell Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-9561
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
The Winchester School
The Winchester School Photo - Welcome to Winchester!
3223 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 598-2266
Grades: PK-1
| 33 students
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9115 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-3513
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
360 Ednor Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 570-8457
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
824 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-6873
Grades: K-8
| 177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Silver Spring, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Silver Spring, MD include Barrie School, Casa de Montessori and Forcey Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Silver Spring, MD?
33 private schools are located in Silver Spring, MD.
How much do private schools cost in Silver Spring, MD?
The average tuition cost is $15,291, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,338.
How diverse are private schools in Silver Spring, MD?
Silver Spring, MD private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Silver Spring, MD go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Silver Spring, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Silver Spring, MD?
48% of private schools in Silver Spring, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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