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Best Burtonsville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 31 students in Burtonsville, MD (there are 3 public schools, serving 3,500 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Burtonsville, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Private Schools in Burtonsville, MD (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Childway
Daycare / Preschool
4058 Blackburn Ln
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 384-5753
Gr: K | 10 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Echelon Academy
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(3)
4032 Blackburn Lane
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 570-0999
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Burtonsville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
31 Students
143,425 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
14,900 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,989
$16,243
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
36%
17%
# White Students
8 Students
71,808 Students
% White Students
26%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
35,862 Students
% of Others Students
32%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Burtonsville, MD?
2 private schools are located in Burtonsville, MD.
What percentage of students in Burtonsville go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Burtonsville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

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