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Best Maryland Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 581 private daycares & preschools serving 100,612 students in Maryland.

The private daycares & preschools in Maryland include Barrie School, Park School of Baltimore, and Glenelg Country School.

The average tuition cost is $13,017, which is lower than the Maryland average tuition cost of $15,892.

53% of private daycares & preschools in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 581
# Students Served: 100,612

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 581
# Students Served: 100,612

Maryland Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

582

Private Schools

100,612

Students

$13,017

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

37%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maryland?

The private daycares & preschools in Maryland include Barrie School, Park School of Baltimore, and Glenelg Country School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Maryland?

581 private daycares & preschools are located in Maryland.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Maryland?

The average tuition cost is $13,017, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $15,892.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Maryland?

Maryland private daycares & preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Maryland?

53% of private daycares & preschools in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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