Best Downtown Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 238 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick, MD.
50% of private schools in Downtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Private Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick, MD (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool
131 W 2nd St
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-6783
Gr: PK-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wee Folk School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
35 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-5117
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick, MD?
2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick, MD.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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