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Ellicott City Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 2,606 students in Ellicott City, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
44% of private preschools in Ellicott City, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,606
  • Average Tuition: $17,969
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Ellicott City, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,606
  • Average Tuition: $17,969
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Ellicott City, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Ellicott City Private Preschools (2026-27)

Glenelg Country School Photo
Glenelg Country School
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
(4)
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Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City Photo
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
4465 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-6070
(1)
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Global Children Montessori School Photo
Global Children Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Montessori School
4790 Baugher Farm Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 241-5771
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4801 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-4251
(17)
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Resurrection St. Paul School Photo
Resurrection St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
(7)
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St. John's Parish Day School Photo
St. John's Parish Day School
Gr: NS-5 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
9130 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
(4)
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Trinity School Photo
Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4985 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-1524
(6)
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Map of Ellicott City Children's House
Ellicott City Children's House
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
3604 Chatham Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-2911
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5633 Waterloo Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
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Ellicott City, MD Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,606
Students
$17,969
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ellicott City)
This State (MD)
# Schools
9 Schools
583 Schools
# Students
2,606 Students
100,968 Students
% Students of Color
32%
37%
0.65
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
210 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
2,974 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
3,559 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
193 Students
13,842 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
1,261 Students
46,437 Students
% White Students
48%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
400 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
919 Students
31,955 Students
% of Others Students
35%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
258 Teachers
9,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1230
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,969
$13,202
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,412
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$5,302
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$14.92 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ellicott City, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Ellicott City, MD include Global Children Montessori School, Resurrection St. Paul School, and Glenelg Country School.
How many private preschools are located in Ellicott City?
9 private preschools are located in Ellicott City.
How diverse are private preschools in Ellicott City?
Ellicott City private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ellicott City?
44% of private preschools in Ellicott City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in Ellicott City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Ellicott City include: Resurrection St. Paul School vs. Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School

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