Starmaker School Early Education Wyildwood Photo

Best California Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 389 students in California, MD (there are 1 public school, serving 715 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in California, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in California, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

Private Schools in California, MD (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Creative Beginnings School
Daycare / Preschool
22840 Three Notch Rd
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-2345
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Honey Maccallum Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
23421 Kingston Creek Rd
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-8600
Gr: K | 166 students Avg. class size: 5 students
Starmaker School Early Education Wyildwood
Starmaker School Early Education Wyildwood Photo
Montessori School
23443 Cottonwood Pkwy
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-7740
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (California)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
389 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
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
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
23,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
30 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
8%
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
356 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
92%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in California, MD?
3 private schools are located in California, MD.
What percentage of students in California go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in California are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in California?
33% of private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).
Which private schools in California are often viewed compared to one another?

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