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Best Derwood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 11 students in Derwood, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,579 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Derwood, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

Private Schools in Derwood, MD (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
KidStop Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
15910 Somerville Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
Gr: NS-PK
KidStop Child Development Ctr.
Daycare / Preschool
15910 Somerville Dr.
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
Gr: NS-PK
Kindercare Learning Center
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Daycare / Preschool
16723 Crabbs Branch Way
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
Gr: K | 11 students
Shadygrove Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
16723 Crabbs Branch Way
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Derwood)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
11 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
18%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
18%
17%
# White Students
4 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
37%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1 Student
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Derwood, MD?
4 private schools are located in Derwood, MD.
What percentage of students in Derwood go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Derwood are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

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