Exploring Private Schools in Our Area: A 2026 Guide from What’s Up? Magazine

by Jen Holden

Community Resource • Schools

Guide to Private Schools in Our Area (2026)

If you are exploring private school options in the Greater Annapolis area and beyond, we want to make your research easier. Below is a trusted, local resource we are sharing from What’s Up? Magazine.

Read the What’s Up? article Open the full Private School Guide (digital issue)

Credit Note: This post is not original reporting from our team. We are sharing and pointing you to the 2026 Private School Guide, created and published by What’s Up? Magazine. All school descriptions and directory details are the property of What’s Up? Media and the schools themselves.

What you will find in the What’s Up? 2026 guide

A directory-style roundup of private schools with quick details to help you compare options.
Local coverage that includes Greater Annapolis and nearby communities, as well as additional Maryland regions.
Contact info like phone numbers, addresses, websites, and email addresses listed alongside brief school snapshots.
A helpful structure that lets you scan by area, then click through to school sites for the most current admissions information.

How we suggest using it

Start with the directory list to build a short list of schools that match your child’s needs.
Visit each school’s website for admissions deadlines, tuition, financial aid, and open house dates.
Schedule tours and ask about day-to-day fit: academics, support services, enrichment, athletics, arts, and community culture.

Quick links

Jump straight to the source materials from What’s Up?:

What’s Up? Online article Full guide in the digital issue

Tip: The digital guide is easiest to view on a desktop. On mobile, try the “Mobile view” option in the viewer.

What to consider when comparing private schools

Commute and transportation Grade levels offered Class size Learning support Faith-based or secular STEM, arts, and athletics Tuition and financial aid School culture and values

Is this an official school ranking?

No. The What’s Up? resource is presented as a guide and directory to help families start their research. Always confirm details directly with each school.

Where should I look for admissions deadlines?

Use the guide to find each school’s website, then check admissions pages for deadlines, required testing, and tour schedules.

Can you help us think through neighborhoods and commute?

Absolutely. If school choices affect where you want to live, we can help you map commute times and compare nearby neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle.

Friendly note: We love sharing local resources that make family life easier. Credit again to What’s Up? Magazine for creating this guide. Please visit the original links above for the complete and most up-to-date directory.