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College Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,334 students in College Park, MD, 53% of all K-12 students in College Park, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in College Park, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked College Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Al-Huda School Photo
Al-Huda School
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
(1)
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Map of Center For Young Children
Center For Young Children
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool
4028 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 405-3168
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Map of Holy Redeemer School
Holy Redeemer School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4902 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 474-3993
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Map of College Park Nursery School
College Park Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
4512 College Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 864-5355
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Friends Community School Photo
Friends Community School
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Friends
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 441-2100
(4)
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Map of M&m Learning Center
M&m Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Islamic
9745 52nd Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(240) 965-5162
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College Park, MD Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,334
Students
$17,173
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
67%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (College Park)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,334 Students
143,684 Students
% Students of Color
67%
39%
0.63
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
232 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
276 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
21%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
725 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
54%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
109 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,173
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in College Park, MD?
The top ranked private schools in College Park, MD include Center For Young Children, Al-Huda School, and Holy Redeemer School.
How many private schools are located in College Park?
6 private schools are located in College Park.
How diverse are private schools in College Park?
College Park private schools are approximately 67% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in College Park go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in College Park are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in College Park?
67% of private schools in College Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Friends).

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