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Best Cecil County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 643 students in Cecil County, MD.
The top-ranked private preschool in Cecil County, MD is Tri-state Christian Academy.
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 Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Cecil County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tri-state Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(2)
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Daycare / Preschool
100 Kiddie Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1110
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Mount Aviat Academy
Mount Aviat Academy Photo
(Catholic)
399 Childs Rd
Childs, MD 21916
(410) 398-2206
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elijah School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Christian)
245 Old Zion Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-2244
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students
452 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Cecil County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
643 Students
100,527 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
9,460 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,900
$13,605
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,009
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
220 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,981 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
3,558 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
34 Students
13,848 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
395 Students
46,419 Students
% White Students
62%
47%
# 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
31,463 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%
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 Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?

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