Best Germantown Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,058 students in Germantown, MD (there are 20 public schools, serving 15,050 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Germantown, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in Germantown, MD is Mary Of Nazareth School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
27% of private schools in Germantown, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Germantown Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Seneca Academy
Seneca Academy Photo - Students utilize all parts of our 6 & 1/2 acre campus. We believe in active learning both indoors and outdoors.
(6)
15601 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-3728
Grades: NS-5
| 142 students
Mary Of Nazareth School
(Catholic)
(5)
14131 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Butler Montessori
Butler Montessori Photo - Upper Elementary students are typically 9-12 years of age and are continuing to develop their social awareness as they begin their pre-adolescent phase.
Montessori School
(9)
15951 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 977-6600
Grades: NS-9
| 140 students
Camp Olympia Country Day School
Alternative School
15107 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 926-9281
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Children's Manor Montessori School
Montessori School
13100 Diamond Hill Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Covenant Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
18901 Waring Station Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 444-0250
Grades: K
| 86 students
Germantown KinderCare
Germantown KinderCare Photo - Center Front
Daycare / Preschool
19921 Frederick Rd.
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Great Seneca KinderCare
Great Seneca KinderCare Photo - Building Front
Daycare / Preschool
13230 Cloppers Mill Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-0888
Grades: NS-PK
| students
KinderCare at Town Center
KinderCare at Town Center Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
19780 Crystal Rock Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-2700
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Messiah Lutheran Preschool
Messiah Lutheran Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13901 Clopper Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 972-5428
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Optimal Learning School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
213011 Seneca Crossing Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 972-9405
Grades: PK-1
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Germantown, Maryland

Germantown, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
19901 Germantown Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 903-8600
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Germantown, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Germantown, MD is Mary Of Nazareth School.
How many private schools are located in Germantown, MD?
11 private schools are located in Germantown, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Germantown, MD?
Germantown, MD private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Germantown, MD go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Germantown, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Germantown, MD?
27% of private schools in Germantown, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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