Top 20 Best Maryland Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 38 private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 17,430 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private preschools in Maryland include Roland Park Country School, Glenelg Country School and Park School of Baltimore.
The average tuition cost is $27,280, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average tuition cost of $11,919.
42% of private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maryland (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Glenelg Country School
Glenelg Country School Photo - Upon entering our beautiful 90-acre campus, you first see our Upper School building which also connects to our Athletic Center.
(2)
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Grades: NS-12
| 901 students
Goddard School Of Waldorf
Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School in Waldorf which is not just a daycare! We serve the Charles County communities of La Plata, St. Charles, White Plains, Accokeek and other nearby areas. We offer programs from Infants to Private Kindergarten and even Before and After school for school-agers.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
Grades: PK-K
| 228 students
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Grades: NS-12
| 657 students
Norwood School
Norwood School Photo - Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond.
(4)
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Park School of Baltimore
Park School of Baltimore Photo - The Park School of Baltimore is an independent, gender-inclusive, non-sectarian progressive Pre-K through Grade 12 school located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from Baltimore city.
(2)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 856 students
Roland Park Country School
Roland Park Country School Photo - What makes RPCS such an empowering school? The unique relationships created between students from K-12. From our kindergarten and 1st graders being paired and performing with our Upper School singing and dancing groups, to Upper School STEM classes hosting probability carnivals for Lower School, or Middle School students speaking to Lower School, we treasure and nurture these bonds.
All-girls
5204 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 620 students
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo - Our teachers use engaging academics, a positive community, effective management, and expertise in developmental awareness to create a learning environment that is age-appropriate and responsive to students` strengths and needs.
(Episcopal)
(3)
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
Grades: NS-8
| 320 students
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - Our Graduation Class of 2017
(Episcopal)
(16)
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
St. John's Parish Day School
St. John's Parish Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
9130 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
Grades: NS-5
| 326 students
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Grades: NS-8
| 127 students
Boys' Latin School Of Maryland
Boys' Latin School Of Maryland Photo - Inspiring the best in every boy ... Boys' Latin School
All-boys
822 W Lake Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 377-5192
Grades: NS-12
| 613 students
The Bryn Mawr School
All-girls
(1)
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 788 students
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo
(11)
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Christ Episcopal School focuses on whole-child education and hands-on learning.
(Episcopal)
(23)
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Grades: NS-8
| 126 students
Concord Hill School
Concord Hill School Photo - Delighting in childhood and celebrating the many firsts that occur during the early years!
(6)
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Grades: NS-3
| 120 students
The Country School
The Country School Photo
716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Friends School Of Baltimore
Friends School Of Baltimore Photo - The world needs what our children can do.
(Friends)
(5)
5114 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
Grades: PK-12
| 852 students
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - The campus entrance on Garrison Forest Road
All-girls
(2)
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Grades: NS-12
| 550 students
Gilman School
Gilman School Photo - Gilman's Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.
All-boys
5407 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,035 students
Green Acres School
Green Acres School Photo
(8)
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Grades: NS-8
| 153 students
Harford Day School
Harford Day School Photo
(1)
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Grades: NS-8
| 305 students
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo - Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Class of 2020
(Episcopal)
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo - Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School...where students establish a love of learning!
(Episcopal)
13106 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Indian Creek School
(3)
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Grades: PK-12
| 560 students
Mcdonogh School
Mcdonogh School Photo - Smiling Graduates
8600 Mcdonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7071
Grades: PK-12
| 1,391 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(3)
8804 Postoak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 477-1700
Grades: NS-12
| 707 students
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo - The "a-ha!" moment happens for our teachers, too!
(Episcopal)
(7)
3100 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 771-4816
Grades: NS-8
| 382 students
16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
Grades: PK-12
| 603 students
Severn School
Severn School Photo
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Grades: NS-12
| 894 students
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House
All-girls (Catholic)
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Grades: NS-12
| 774 students
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(14)
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
The Woods Academy
The Woods Academy Photo - Competitive Robotics
(Catholic)
(7)
6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-3080
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Chesapeake Academy
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Grades: NS-5
| students
Granite Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
7823 Oakwood Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-1118
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
Harbor School
7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1100
Grades: PK-2
| 103 students
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