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Top 5 Best Frederick County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 4,325 students in Frederick County, MD (there are 72 public schools, serving 48,461 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Frederick County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Frederick County, MD include Mother Seton School, St. John Regional Catholic School, and St. John's Catholic Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
51% of private schools in Frederick County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Frederick County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Frederick Adventist Academy
Frederick Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6437 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0363
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Green Valley Montessori (formerly Urbana Montessori)
Montessori School
(1)
1896, Urbana Pike, Suite 23 Hyattstown MD 20871
Frederick, MD 21704
(301) 874-1896
Grades: NS-PK
| 9 students
Mother Seton School
Mother Seton School Photo - Mother Seton School offers more than a solid academic and ethical foundation. A genuinely loving and welcoming community--a true family of teachers, students, and parents--helps shape children who grow strong and true.
(Catholic)
(3)
100 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-3165
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.
(Christian)
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
Grades: PK-12
| 406 students
New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School Photo - New Life Christian School Campus
(Pentecostal)
5909 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-8418
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
St. John Regional Catholic School
St. John Regional Catholic School Photo - Pre-K Playground
(Catholic)
(36)
8414 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-6722
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
St. John's Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
3989 Buckeystown Pike
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
St. Thomas More Academy
St. Thomas More Academy Photo
Alternative School (Catholic)
(3)
103 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Ballenger Creek KinderCare
Ballenger Creek KinderCare Photo - Ballenger Creek KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
313 Ballenger Center Dr.
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 631-1174
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 students
The Banner School
The Banner School Photo - Banner students pose in front of the school holding signs that say "This Place Matters!" as part of a campaign to recognize important historic sites.
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 695-9320
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Calvary Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool
131 W 2nd St
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-6783
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
Church Of The Brethren Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
201 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-4730
Grades: NS
| 135 students
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
16151B Old Frederick Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Frederick Christian Academy
Frederick Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
6642 Carpenter Road
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 473-8990
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Frederick Country Day Montessori School
Montessori School
1601 Wheyfield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-7000
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School Photo - Our Great Garden Heroes club donates our organic fruits & vegetables to the Frederick County Foodbank!
(Friends)
(10)
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2002 Back Acre Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-5323
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3825 Carriage Hill Drive
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 699-0006
Grades: NS-K
| 198 students
The Goddard School Of Frederick
The Goddard School Of Frederick Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
2080 Yellow Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 631-6699
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Good Shepherd Nursery-kinderga
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1415 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 695-5855
Grades: PK-K
| 190 students
Hopewell Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
14910 Harrisville Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-0505
Grades: 1-10
| 26 students
The Jefferson School
Special Education School
(1)
2940 Point of Rocks Rd
Jefferson, MD 21755
(240) 215-0200
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Kid's Villa Learning Center Llc
Daycare / Preschool
9503 Fingerboard Rd
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 874-9100
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Laurel Hall School
Special Education School
4540 Mack Ave
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 733-0331
Grades: 1-12
| 59 students
Laurel Hall School - Frederick
Special Education School
4540 Mack Ave B
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 698-5665
Grades: 3-12
| 38 students
Little Travelers Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13868 Old Annapolis
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-5272
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
Lucy School
Lucy School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
9117 Frostown Road
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 293-1163
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Meadows Montessori
Meadows Montessori Photo - Fall Festival
Daycare / Preschool
185 Thomas Johnson Dr
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-8910
Grades: K
| 16 students
Middletown United Methodist Church Preschool And
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7108 Fern Ct
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 371-8681
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Pioneer Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
13802 Long Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-7259
Grades: 4-12
| 5 students
The Sheppard Pratt School
Special Education School
1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 651-1570
Grades: 1-5
| 2 students
Taney Avenue KinderCare
Taney Avenue KinderCare Photo - Our familiar bell tower welcomes every family at our entrance.
Daycare / Preschool
1420 Taney Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-7544
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Walkersville Christian Schools
(Christian)
16827 Sabillasville Rd
Sabillasville, MD 21780
(301) 241-2072
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Wee Folk School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
35 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-5117
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Westview KinderCare
Westview KinderCare Photo - Westview KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5220 Chairmans Court
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 631-1722
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Frederick County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Frederick County, MD include Mother Seton School, St. John Regional Catholic School, and St. John's Catholic Prep.
How many private schools are located in Frederick County?
36 private schools are located in Frederick County.
How diverse are private schools in Frederick County?
Frederick County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of students in Frederick County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Frederick County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Frederick County?
51% of private schools in Frederick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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