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Fort Washington Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 340 students in Fort Washington, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private elementary schools in Fort Washington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fort Washington Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Maryland International Day School Photo
Maryland International Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
(4)
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Map of Beddow School
Beddow School
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Montessori School
8600 Loughran Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
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Map of The Messiah Academy
The Messiah Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students
Pentecostal
7127 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
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Map of National Christian Academy
National Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students
Church of God
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
(6)
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Fort Washington, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Ignatius Catholic School
St. Ignatius Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
2317 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-4090
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Fort Washington, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
340
Students
-22.7% (-100 students) 10-yr
$10,525
Avg. Tuition
-25.1% (-$3,525) 9-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-3 students) 9-yr
95%
Students of Color
+1.1% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-36.8% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Washington)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools
514 Schools
# Students
340 Students
110,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202585220199
202485213192
2023108219193
2022136232205
2021136223201
2020136207188
2019120205193
2018119204190
2017173214199
2016173209196
2015220202183
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% Students of Color
95%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202595%37%33%
202495%36%32%
202393%37%32%
202296%37%32%
202196%36%31%
202096%35%31%
201993%35%31%
201894%34%30%
201795%37%31%
201695%37%31%
201594%39%31%
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0.58
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.580.630.64
20240.580.630.64
20230.530.630.63
20220.500.610.62
20210.500.610.62
20200.500.610.62
20190.510.580.61
20180.510.590.60
20170.560.570.59
20160.560.570.59
20150.540.590.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20192%4%4%
20182%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%4%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20234%5%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%5%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
187 Students
19,034 Students
% Black Students
55%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202555%17%8%
202455%18%8%
202363%18%8%
202266%17%7%
202166%18%8%
202066%18%8%
201965%17%8%
201865%18%8%
201742%18%7%
201642%18%8%
201536%20%8%
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# White Students
9 Students
60,991 Students
% White Students
3%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%55%55%
20243%55%55%
20235%55%55%
20223%58%57%
20213%58%57%
20203%58%58%
20194%61%59%
20184%60%59%
20173%62%61%
20163%62%61%
20153%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 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
120 Students
21,816 Students
% of Others Students
35%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202535%20%22%
202435%19%22%
202326%18%22%
202227%17%22%
202127%16%20%
202027%15%19%
201926%15%20%
201826%15%20%
201752%14%19%
201652%13%18%
201558%14%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
12,091 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202512:19:111:1
202412:19:111:1
202314:19:111:1
202212:19:111:1
202112:19:111:1
202012:19:111:1
201910:19:111:1
201811:19:111:1
201716:19:111:1
201616:19:112:1
201519:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202595%57%54%
202495%57%54%
202395%56%53%
202295%56%53%
202195%57%53%
202095%57%53%
201995%57%52%
201890%56%52%
201790%56%51%
201690%57%51%
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Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025141616
2024121615
2023121615
2022121615
2021121615
2020121615
2019121615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,525
$15,943

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$10,525$16,085$14,043
2024$15,550$14,529$12,357
2023$15,550$13,602$11,693
2022$15,550$13,169$11,199
2021$15,550$12,609$10,824
2020$15,550$12,174$10,496
2019$15,550$12,513$10,300
2018$14,050$12,055$10,056
2017$14,050$11,498$9,712
2016$14,050$11,472$9,307
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Washington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202560%78%81%
202460%80%85%
202360%81%85%
202260%81%85%
202160%82%86%
202060%80%86%
201960%81%85%
201860%80%85%
201760%81%86%
201660%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fort Washington, MD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fort Washington, MD is Maryland International Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fort Washington?
4 private elementary schools are located in Fort Washington.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Washington?
75% of private elementary schools in Fort Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).

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