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Mount Aviat Academy
Tri-state Christian Academy

Best Cecil County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 643 students in Cecil County, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private preschools in Cecil County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cecil County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Tri-state Christian Academy Photo
Tri-state Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
(2)
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Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Kiddie Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
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Mount Aviat Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
399 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
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Cecil County Private Preschools (Closed)

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Elijah School
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students
Special Education School (Christian)
245 Old Zion Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-2244
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Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
452 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1100
(3)
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearCecil County Total Schools
20253
20243
20235
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
643 Students
100,627 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025214192191
2024209190187
2023150190185
2022197195188
2021197194184
2020188190179
2019198190182
2018197184181
2017166186183
2016174184181
2015183181173
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% Average Students of Color
16%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202516%37%32%
202414%36%32%
202312%37%32%
202210%36%31%
202110%36%32%
202010%36%31%
20199%37%31%
20189%35%30%
201710%36%31%
20169%37%31%
20158%39%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
9,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202514:111:112:1
202414:111:112:1
202311:111:112:1
202212:110:112:1
202112:111:112:1
202012:111:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201510:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
55%

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

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202520%54%51%
202420%54%51%
202318%53%51%
202214%54%51%
202114%55%50%
202023%56%50%
201923%56%50%
201823%54%50%
201725%53%49%
201587%55%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025191616
2024171716
2023161716
2022141716
2021141616
2020161616
2019161616
2018161616
2017191616
2016171616
2015161616
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,900
$13,691

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$6,900$13,867$12,988
2023$5,455$11,990$9,500
2020$5,455$10,617$8,383
2019$5,455$10,604$8,266
2018$5,455$10,172$7,888
2017$5,455$9,617$7,628
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,020
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202599%80%83%
202499%83%88%
202399%85%88%
202299%85%88%
202199%86%88%
202099%85%88%
201999%85%88%
201899%85%88%
201799%86%88%
201699%86%88%
201599%85%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20250.540.660.65
20240.530.660.65
20230.500.670.65
20220.440.650.64
20210.440.660.64
20200.440.660.64
20190.360.640.64
20180.360.650.64
20170.320.630.62
20160.320.640.62
20150.420.650.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
210 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20252%3%4%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%5%
20182%3%5%
20171%4%3%
20161%4%3%
20151%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
3,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20253%4%8%
20243%4%8%
20231%3%8%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%7%
20201%4%7%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20172%2%6%
20162%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
34 Students
13,839 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20255%14%6%
20245%14%6%
20235%15%6%
20224%15%6%
20214%15%7%
20204%15%7%
20193%15%6%
20183%15%6%
20172%14%6%
20162%15%6%
20152%16%6%
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# White Students
395 Students
46,375 Students
% White Students
62%
47%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202561%47%48%
202463%47%48%
202366%47%48%
202272%50%50%
202172%49%50%
202072%49%51%
201978%51%52%
201878%50%52%
201782%53%54%
201682%52%54%
201573%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
184 Students
31,647 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCecil County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202529%32%34%
202427%32%33%
202326%31%33%
202221%28%31%
202121%29%31%
202021%28%31%
201916%28%30%
201816%29%30%
201713%27%30%
201613%27%29%
201523%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Cecil County, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Cecil County, MD is Tri-state Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Cecil County?
3 private preschools are located in Cecil County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cecil County?
67% of private preschools in Cecil County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?

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