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Best Downtown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 238 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Downtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Frederick, MD (2026)

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