Maryland Convent Private School has three sections (Creche, Nursery, Primary), and each section is been headed by a Sectional Head who is accountable to the Head teacher. The school has qualified, competent teaching and non-teaching Staff.

January 23rd 1967, marked the birth of this great school in the then diocese of Lagos. It was third among the existing primary schools established by the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles. The school was founded to serve all who come, regardless of their race or status; therefore the school fees charged are kept low and affordable when compared with other schools of its standard. At its conception, the school used part of the former St. Agnes teachers’ training block. Rev. Sr. Comgall Miligan, OLA, Mrs. Shasegbon, Mrs. Beckley to mention a few groomed the school for one year and thereafter Mrs. Okuribido F. J. was employed the first Headmistress of the school in 1968. The construction work which began in 1970 was completed in 1972 and was blessed by Rev. Fr. Morrision, SMA and opened for use. The buildings were quite impressive. There were 18 classrooms as well as administrative and nursery blocks. The school has special rooms for Music, Arts and Culture, Home Economics; Libraries, Science and Computer Laboratories. All of which are well and adequately equipped. The compound is spacious; the class rooms are large and well ventilated. The atmosphere is serene and conducive to learn. The first gradands who were 154 in number did outstandingly well. Some of whom received scholarships into Secondary Schools. Presently, there are 8 classroom blocks including a school hall with a sitting capacity of 1000. Classes available are Playgroup, Preparatory, Nursery 1 and 2 and Primary (1-6). There are 1500 pupils on roll and 130 well qualified members of staff (both teaching and non teaching staff) Besides receiving a qualitative academic education. pupils are exposed to Extra-Curricular activities through the Arts and Culture, Debates,  Sports, Excursions, Visits to the less privileged, e.t.c. Moral Instruction holds a high place in the school curriculum. By the time the pupils complete their primary education in Maryland Convent Private School, they have been well prepared spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially so that they can face the challenges of life confidently. The school uniform comprises of a smart cream dress for the girls and cream colour shirt with a light brown knicker. The brown Cortina sandals worn with customized white/brown socks set of the perfectly dressed MCPS pupil. It is worth noting that the school has produced great outstanding scholars who have obtained great heights and are holding available positions in the society.