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California Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 389 students in California, MD, 35% of all K-12 students in California, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in California, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in California, MD (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
389
Students
8
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (California)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
389 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
9%
39%
0.16
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
0%
17%
# White Students
30 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
8%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
356 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
92%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
57%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students
Admissions & Athletics
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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