Most Selective Private Preschools in Maryland

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Maryland is 85% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Maryland is St. Jerome Academy, with an acceptance rate of 29%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 29% 83% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 68%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Maryland (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Jerome Academy
St. Jerome Academy Photo - 43rd Avenue Entrance
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: PK-8
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Rank: #22.
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: NS-12
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Glenwood Country Day School
Glenwood Country Day School Photo - A TRIP TO THE ZOO!!
Daycare / Preschool
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-K
14785 Bushy Park Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 489-5203
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School enjoys a waterfront campus in historic downtown Annapolis, MD
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
111 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 990-4135
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Rank: #66.
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-8
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Al-Huda School
Al-Huda School Photo - The Al-Huda School....a look inside! https://www.alhuda.org/ 301-982-2402 5301 Edgewood Rd College Park Maryland 20740
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Christ Episcopal School focuses on whole-child education and hands-on learning.
(Episcopal)
(23)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
109 S. Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-6550
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Concord Hill School
Concord Hill School Photo - Delighting in childhood and celebrating the many firsts that occur during the early years!
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-3
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Maryland International Day School
Maryland International Day School Photo - Join us for some exciting Open House sessions!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Rank: #1111.
Green Acres School
Green Acres School Photo
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: NS-8
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lanham Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-9
8400 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-9102
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - Our Graduation Class of 2017
(Episcopal)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Grace Brethren Christian School
Grace Brethren Christian School Photo - New Library Addition
(Brethren)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
6501 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-1600
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Oneness-Family School
Oneness-Family School Photo
Montessori School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-7751
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
The Primary Day School
The Primary Day School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-2
7300 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4355
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - Discovering DNA with strawberries
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
7207 Annapolis Road
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 577-0031
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Harbor School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-2
7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1100
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
6432 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(251) 473-5004
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Spencerville Adventist Academy
Spencerville Adventist Academy Photo - Spencerville Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2502 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 421-9101
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Washington New Church School
Washington New Church School Photo - WNCS Alumni lead the annual School Field Day... We love you alumni!
Alternative School (Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
11914 Chantilly Ln
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 464-5602
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Worcester Preparatory School
Worcester Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
Rank: #2525.
Paint Branch Montessori School
Paint Branch Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: NS-K
2410 Spencerville Road
Burtonsville, MD 20868
(301) 434-0373
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Campus 1 is the home of Preschool - 2nd Grade.
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
8455 Savage-Guilford Road
Savage, MD 20763
(301) 725-4673
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Evergreen Montessori School
Evergreen Montessori School Photo - For cognitive development, there are huge benefits to the multi-age classroom. Older children are the role models and develop leadership skills. The younger children look up to their older peers and establish strong relationships within the 3 year cycle.
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-3
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
German International School Washington Dc
German International School Washington Dc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Muslim Community School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
7917 Montrose Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-6713
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
The Oak Ridge Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
3021 Wayne Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 448-0273
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
St. Philip The Apostle School
St. Philip The Apostle School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
5414 Henderson Way
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 423-4740
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
The Winchester School
The Winchester School Photo - Welcome to Winchester!
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-1
3223 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 598-2266
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Perry Hall Christian School
Perry Hall Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Grades: PK-12
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
St. Joseph School-Fullerton
St. Joseph School-Fullerton Photo - St. Joseph School - Fullerton School Building
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Grades: PK-8
8416 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-8026
Rank: #3535.
Indian Creek School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average Private Preschools acceptance rate?
The Maryland average Private Preschools acceptance rate is 85% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private Preschools in Maryland?
The top ranked Private Preschools in Maryland include St. Jerome Academy, Key School and Glenwood Country Day School.

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