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Germantown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,296 students in Germantown, MD, 8% of all K-12 students in Germantown, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
27% of private schools in Germantown, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Germantown Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Germantown Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Germantown
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19400 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 353-1202
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Seneca Academy Photo
Seneca Academy
Gr: NS-5 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 8
15601 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-3728
(8)
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Butler Montessori Photo
Butler Montessori
Gr: NS-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
15951 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 977-6600
(9)
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Map of Mary Of Nazareth School
Mary Of Nazareth School
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
14131 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
(5)
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Map of Camp Olympia Country Day School
Camp Olympia Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Alternative School
15107 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 926-9281
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Map of Children's Manor Montessori School
Children's Manor Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Montessori School
13100 Diamond Hill Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
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Fellowship Christian School Photo
Fellowship Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
18901 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
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Germantown KinderCare Photo
Germantown KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19921 Frederick Rd.
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
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KinderCare at Town Center Photo
KinderCare at Town Center
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19780 Crystal Rock Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-2700
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Messiah Lutheran Preschool Photo
Messiah Lutheran Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13901 Clopper Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 972-5428
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Map of Optimal Learning School
Optimal Learning School
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
213011 Seneca Crossing Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 972-9405
(1)
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Germantown, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

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Covenant Christian School
Gr: K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
18901 Waring Station Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 444-0250
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Map of Energy Child Development Center
Energy Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
19901 Germantown Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 903-8600
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Great Seneca KinderCare Photo
Great Seneca KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13230 Cloppers Mill Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-0888
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Germantown, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+10.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,296
Students
+30.8% (+305 students) 10-yr
$15,325
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
54%
Students of Color
+92.9% (+26.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Germantown)
This State (MD)
# Schools
11 Schools
849 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGermantown, MD Total Schools
202510
202412
20239
20226
202110
20209
201910
20189
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
1,296 Students
143,617 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025162183179
2024144179172
2023143183174
2021164188180
2020158178171
2019159178175
2018156177172
2017179184180
2016195182178
2015198176167
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% Students of Color
54%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202553%38%34%
202456%37%34%
202348%38%33%
202143%37%32%
202043%37%32%
201934%36%31%
201833%35%31%
201748%37%32%
201631%37%32%
201528%39%32%
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0.74
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.740.660.65
20240.740.660.65
20230.730.660.65
20210.700.650.64
20200.700.650.64
20190.620.630.63
20180.610.630.63
20170.600.610.61
20160.620.610.61
20150.630.620.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
123 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202510%4%5%
202410%4%5%
20238%3%5%
202110%4%4%
20209%4%4%
201910%4%4%
201810%3%4%
201711%3%4%
201610%3%4%
201510%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
141 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511%5%9%
202411%4%9%
202311%4%9%
20219%4%9%
20209%4%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20175%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
96 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258%16%7%
20248%17%7%
20236%17%8%
20215%17%7%
20205%17%8%
20193%16%7%
20183%17%7%
20173%17%7%
20163%17%7%
20153%18%8%
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# White Students
382 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
30%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202530%50%52%
202431%50%52%
202339%51%52%
202144%52%54%
202042%53%54%
201954%55%56%
201856%55%56%
201758%57%58%
201653%57%58%
201552%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
480 Students
36,148 Students
% of Others Students
38%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202538%25%26%
202437%25%26%
202333%25%25%
202130%23%25%
202033%22%24%
201928%22%24%
201826%22%23%
201723%20%22%
201629%20%22%
201530%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
89 Teachers
15,071 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202515:110:111:1
202415:110:111:1
202315:110:111:1
202116:110:111:1
202015:110:112:1
201915:19:112:1
201815:110:112:1
201715:110:112:1
201617:110:112:1
201515:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
57%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,325
$15,981
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,163
$1,355
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,200
$6,949
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Germantown, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Germantown, MD include Butler Montessori and Mary Of Nazareth School.
How many private schools are located in Germantown?
11 private schools are located in Germantown.
How diverse are private schools in Germantown?
Germantown private schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Germantown go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Germantown are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Germantown?
27% of private schools in Germantown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Germantown are often viewed compared to one another?

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