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Bowie Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,368 students in Bowie, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private preschools in Bowie, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,368
  • Average Tuition: $13,824
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 75%
  • View Bowie, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,368
  • Average Tuition: $13,824
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 75%
  • View Bowie, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Bowie Private Preschools (2026-27)

Washington New Church School Photo
Washington New Church School
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
11914 Chantilly Ln
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 464-5602
(8)
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
13106 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-3215
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St. Pius X School Photo
St. Pius X School
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
14710 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0203
(3)
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Bowie KinderCare Photo
Bowie KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Mitchelleville Rd.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-7244
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Map of Christian Community Presbyteri
Christian Community Presbyteri
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3120 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-9167
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
14200 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 262-2510
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Lake Arbor KinderCare Photo
Lake Arbor KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10280 Lake Arbor Way
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 336-0262
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Map of Redeemer Child Care Center
Redeemer Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7300 Racetrack Road
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 464-6284
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Map of St. Matthew's Early Education Center
St. Matthew's Early Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 278 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
14900 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 464-1813
(2)
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Bowie, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bowie Christian School
Bowie Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
2518 Kenhill Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 352-7106
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Pentecostal
16010 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-7683
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Bowie, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
1,368
Students
-25.3% (-464 students) 10-yr
$13,824
Avg. Tuition
+75.7% (+$5,957) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-16.7% (-3 students) 10-yr
75%
Students of Color
+38.9% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-41.2% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bowie)
This State (MD)
# Schools
9 Schools
582 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearBowie, MD Total Schools
20259
20249
202311
202210
202111
202012
201912
201814
201713
201612
20159
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# Students
1,368 Students
100,627 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025228192191
2024224190187
2023219190185
2022194195188
2021175194184
2020168190179
2019167190182
2018172184181
2017195186183
2016196184181
2015262181173
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% Students of Color
75%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202575%37%32%
202475%36%32%
202371%37%32%
202269%36%31%
202168%36%32%
202066%36%31%
201953%37%31%
201856%35%30%
201751%36%31%
201651%37%31%
201554%39%31%
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0.68
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.680.660.65
20240.680.660.65
20230.660.670.65
20220.680.650.64
20210.680.660.64
20200.670.660.64
20190.710.640.64
20180.710.650.64
20170.690.630.62
20160.690.640.62
20150.690.650.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
210 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
2,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%3%4%
20244%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20224%3%5%
20213%3%5%
20203%4%4%
20193%3%5%
20185%3%5%
20173%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20154%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
3,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%4%8%
20242%4%8%
20232%3%8%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%7%
20193%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20173%2%6%
20163%2%7%
20153%2%6%
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# Black Students
627 Students
13,839 Students
% Black Students
45%
14%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202544%14%6%
202445%14%6%
202348%15%6%
202245%15%6%
202145%15%7%
202047%15%7%
201930%15%6%
201829%15%6%
201719%14%6%
201619%15%6%
201521%16%6%
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# White Students
308 Students
46,375 Students
% White Students
22%
47%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202522%47%48%
202422%47%48%
202318%47%48%
202222%50%50%
202123%49%50%
202022%49%51%
201930%51%52%
201826%50%52%
201741%53%54%
201641%52%54%
201542%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
400 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
401 Students
31,647 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202529%32%34%
202427%32%33%
202330%31%33%
202226%28%31%
202126%29%31%
202025%28%31%
201934%28%30%
201838%29%30%
201734%27%30%
201634%27%29%
201530%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
139 Teachers
9,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511:111:112:1
202410:111:112:1
202311:111:112:1
202210:110:112:1
202110:111:112:1
202012:111:112:1
201913:110:112:1
201816:110:112:1
201717:110:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201517:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202565%54%51%
202465%54%51%
202350%53%51%
202258%54%51%
202158%55%50%
202060%56%50%
201949%56%50%
201839%54%50%
201739%53%49%
201639%54%49%
201545%55%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025151616
2024151716
2023171716
2022161716
2021161616
2020151616
2019151616
2018151616
2017151616
2016151616
2015181616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,824
$13,691

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$13,764$13,867$12,988
2024$10,765$12,846$10,159
2023$10,464$11,990$9,500
2022$9,757$11,664$8,989
2021$9,640$11,037$8,661
2020$7,835$10,617$8,383
2019$8,526$10,604$8,266
2018$9,533$10,172$7,888
2017$9,500$9,617$7,628
2016$7,750$9,460$7,230
2015$7,867$9,096$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$275
$1,446

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$275$1,423$767
2024$195$1,272$721
2023$195$1,058$729
2022$195$925$699
2021$195$872$668
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearBowie, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202575%80%83%
202475%83%88%
202375%85%88%
202275%85%88%
202175%86%88%
202078%85%88%
201978%85%88%
201875%85%88%
201775%86%88%
201675%86%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Bowie, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Bowie, MD include St. Pius X School and Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School.
How many private preschools are located in Bowie?
9 private preschools are located in Bowie.
How diverse are private preschools in Bowie?
Bowie private preschools are approximately 75% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bowie?
67% of private preschools in Bowie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).

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