St. James Academy Photo - The "a-ha!" moment happens for our teachers, too!

Best Maryland Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) serving 4,659 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland include Park School of Baltimore, Washington Episcopal School, and Gerstell Academy.
The average tuition cost is $24,010, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average tuition cost of $14,054.
20% of private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in Maryland (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
(3)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 826 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Washington Waldorf School
Washington Waldorf School Photo - At Washington Waldorf, we encourage the connections that broaden students` experiences and help them grow in new directions. Our teachers incorporate academic, artistic, and practical elements into every subject, creating memorable lessons, successful scholars, and strong individuals.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107
Gr: NS-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Gr: NS-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gerstell Academy
Gerstell Academy Photo - Boy's Lacrosse at Gerstell...one of our many offerings for athletes!
(5)
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenspring Montessori School
Greenspring Montessori School Photo - Service and stewardship is a major part of the Montessori curriculum. Here, Adolescents volunteer at RealFood Farm in Baltimore to plant seedlings.
Montessori School
(7)
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Gr: NS-9 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harford Day School
Harford Day School Photo
(1)
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Gr: NS-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Westminster
Montessori School Of Westminster Photo - Spring atop Montessori Drive is a delightful time to be a student and enjoy our 27-acre rural campus with commanding views of Carroll County's countryside.
Montessori School
(2)
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
74 Greenbury Point Rd
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(16)
5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-4740
Gr: NS-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Evergreen School
Evergreen School Photo - Art is a fundamental part of the curriculum as is music, cooking, PE, Spanish and library.
Montessori School
(1)
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3825 Carriage Hill Drive
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 699-0006
Gr: NS-K | 198 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

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