Gilman School is proud to announce it has been recognized — for the second year in a row — as the #1 all-boys high school in Maryland and the Baltimore area, one of the best private K-12 schools in Baltimore and Maryland, and one of the best all-boys high schools in the country by Niche, the country's leading college and school search platform.

Among other areas, Gilman received top rankings by Niche in the following categories for 2026:

• #1 for the Best All-Boys High Schools in Maryland
• #1 for the Best All-Boys High Schools in the Baltimore Area
• #2 for the Best Private K-12 Schools in Maryland
• #2 for the Best Private K-12 Schools in the Baltimore Area
• #2 for the Best High Schools for STEM in Maryland
• #3 for the Best Private High Schools in Maryland
• #5 for the Best All-Boys High Schools in America

These prestigious rankings reflect Gilman's exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche, including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, and user input from current students, alumni, and parents.

"We are very proud of Gilman's reputation as a leader in boys' school education in the state of Maryland, and we are humbled to be included among the best schools in the nation," said Owen Daly, Director of Middle and Upper School Enrollment. "More importantly, however, we are proud of the people, the faculty and student body, who have generated this reputation through an everyday partnership of transformative teaching and learning."

Mary Furrer, Director of Lower School Enrollment, emphasizes that what sets Gilman apart is not only its exceptional faculty but also its deep commitment to character development, academic excellence, and a strong sense of community. “From the very first day in our nurturing and supportive Lower School, Gilman boys are welcomed into a warm, loving environment where they begin forming bonds that last a lifetime,” she said. “Those early friendships and connections grow stronger as students progress through every stage of our pre-k through 12th grade program, ultimately becoming a lifelong brotherhood that extends far beyond graduation.”

To explore Gilman's profile and view the complete list of 2026 rankings, methodologies, and data sources, visit gilman.edu/niche.

Gilman would like to thank its faculty, staff, students, parents, and community for making the School worthy of this regional and national recognition. Are you interested in sharing about your Gilman experience as an alumnus or parent (current or past)?

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