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 81%.
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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Weekday School
Calvary Weekday School Photo
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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