THE INSIDERMaryland’s Most Elite Private Schools for Lacrosse
The legacy of Lacrosse is alive and well at these top private schools in Maryland
Maryland’s Most Elite Private Schools for Lacrosse
In Maryland, lacrosse isn’t just a sport — it’s a culture, a legacy, and, for many families, a defining factor in school selection. From storied college preparatory schools to powerhouse Catholic academies, Maryland is home to some of the most competitive high school lacrosse in the country. For families seeking both academic excellence and athletic opportunity, certain private schools stand out—not just for their championships, but for their coaching, college pipelines, and holistic development. Here’s a curated look at Maryland’s most elite lacrosse institutions.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Calvert Hall College High School
Calvert Hall College High School is regarded as one of Maryland’s top private schools for lacrosse. Ignited by the Kelly family legacy, Calvert Hall College High School has attracted generations of talent who followed them into the program. In 2025, Calvert Hall College High School captured the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) title via a dramatic overtime win over rival Archbishop Spalding High School.
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
Landon School
Landon is a lacrosse institution. One of the most storied programs in the United States, it has produced generations of Division I stars, pro players, and coaches. While legendary coach Rob Bordley retired in2018 after amassing a 655-123 record in 44 seasons, Landon continues to dominate the Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) as one of the top lacrosse programs in Maryland.
BALITMORE, MARYLAND
The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland
Founded in 1844, The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland is among the oldest independent schools in the state. The recipient of numerous national #1 rankings (1985, 1988, 1997, 2006, 2014), notable alumni include John Glatzel, a three‑time Division I All‑American and NCAA champion at Syracuse who later played pro lacrosse, and Tewaaraton Award-winner Pat Spencer, reflect the school’s elite legacy.
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND
McDonogh School
A perennial lacrosse powerhouse, McDonogh School has consistently ranked as a top Lacrosse program in Maryland.
POTOMAC, MARYLAND
Bullis
Bullis has exploded onto the national lacrosse scene in the past decade, thanks to world-class coaching, elite facilities, and a relentless recruiting pipeline. Competing in the Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC), Bullis has become one of the top Lacrosse programs in the United States.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Gilman
Gilman has earned 16 MIAA “A” conference titles since 2000 and has consistently been recognized as one of the top Lacrosse programs in the United States. With a fiercely academic environment and strong athletic culture, Gilman continues to feed high achievers into top collegiate programs.
SEVERN, MARYLAND
Archbishop Spalding High School
Once known primarily for academics and athletics like football and baseball, Archbishop Spalding High School has emerged as a true lacrosse powerhouse in the past decade. Under the leadership of Coach Brian Phipps — a former Maryland Terrapin and Major League Lacross (MLL) goalie — Archbishop Spalding High School has developed into a top-tier contender in the prestigious MIAA A Conference. In 2024, Archbishop Spalding High School stunned the region by reaching the MIAA championship final, narrowly losing in overtime to Calvert Hall College High School in one of the most thrilling title games in recent history.
LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM, MARYLAND
The St. Paul’s Schools
A lacrosse institution founded in 1933, St. Paul’s leads the state with 25 conference championships — more than any other Maryland high school. The Crusaders have produced 12 C. Markland Kelly Award winners, made 22 high school All-Americans, and count 12 U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductees among alumni.
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