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Germantown Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Germantown, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
40% of private elementary schools in Germantown, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Germantown Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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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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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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)

Map of Covenant Christian School
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
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13230 Cloppers Mill Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-0888
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Germantown, MD Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,119
Students
$15,325
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Germantown)
This State (MD)
# Schools
5 Schools
514 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGermantown, MD Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20223
20215
20204
20194
20183
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
1,119 Students
110,516 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025223220199
2024206213192
2023194219193
2022182232205
2021255223201
2020244207188
2019246205193
2018269204190
2017264214199
2016292209196
2015297202183
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% Students of Color
55%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202555%37%33%
202454%36%32%
202343%37%32%
202241%37%32%
202137%36%31%
202037%35%31%
201928%35%31%
201825%34%30%
201742%37%31%
201623%37%31%
201520%39%31%
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0.76
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.760.630.64
20240.770.630.64
20230.710.630.63
20220.680.610.62
20210.680.610.62
20200.690.610.62
20190.560.580.61
20180.550.590.60
20170.540.570.59
20160.590.570.59
20150.600.590.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
119 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511%4%5%
202413%4%5%
202310%4%5%
202218%4%5%
202110%4%5%
202010%4%5%
201910%4%4%
201810%4%4%
201711%3%4%
201610%4%4%
201512%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
138 Students
4,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202512%4%9%
202413%4%9%
202314%5%9%
20227%4%8%
202110%4%9%
202010%5%9%
20196%3%8%
20186%3%8%
20176%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
95 Students
19,034 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20259%17%8%
20249%18%8%
20237%18%8%
20224%17%7%
20216%18%8%
20205%18%8%
20193%17%8%
20183%18%8%
20173%18%7%
20163%18%8%
20152%20%8%
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# White Students
371 Students
60,991 Students
% White Students
33%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202533%55%55%
202436%55%55%
202348%55%55%
202248%58%57%
202151%58%57%
202048%58%58%
201963%61%59%
201864%60%59%
201765%62%61%
201659%62%61%
201557%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
362 Students
21,625 Students
% of Others Students
32%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202532%20%22%
202426%19%22%
202317%18%22%
202223%17%22%
202121%16%20%
202025%15%19%
201918%15%20%
201817%15%20%
201715%14%19%
201623%13%18%
201524%14%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
82 Teachers
12,074 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202514:19:111:1
202413:19:111:1
202313:19:111:1
202213:19:111:1
202114:19:111:1
202014:19:111:1
201914:19:111:1
201814:19:111:1
201714:19:111:1
201615:19:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
57%

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

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202566%57%54%
202453%57%54%
202330%56%53%
202253%56%53%
202153%57%53%
202053%57%53%
201953%57%52%
201833%56%52%
201727%56%51%
201627%57%51%
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Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025221616
2024221615
2023231615
2022191615
2021221615
2020201615
2019201615
2018231615
2017231615
2016231615
2015211615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202581212
2021201110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,325
$16,166

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$14,950$16,085$14,043
2024$12,867$14,529$12,357
2023$14,950$13,602$11,693
2022$14,050$13,169$11,199
2021$11,133$12,609$10,824
2020$10,533$12,174$10,496
2019$10,267$12,513$10,300
2018$7,050$12,055$10,056
2017$7,050$11,498$9,712
2016$5,000$11,472$9,307
2015$5,000$10,693$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,163
$1,320

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$1,163$1,105$1,115
2024$325$1,038$1,094
2023$375$605$1,136
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202515%33%34%
202415%34%33%
202324%33%33%
202215%33%32%
202115%32%32%
202015%31%31%
201915%30%30%
201824%29%29%
201732%29%29%
201630%28%28%
201531%26%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,200
$6,753

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$5,200$6,164$6,227
2024$5,200$5,988$6,113
2023$7,900$5,943$5,785
2022$5,200$5,662$5,514
2021$5,200$5,265$5,269
2020$5,200$4,714$5,141
2019$5,200$5,256$5,007
2018$7,900$4,748$4,752
2017$7,900$4,916$4,582
2016$9,000$5,224$4,396
2015$6,284$4,825$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGermantown, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202590%78%81%
202492%80%85%
202385%81%85%
202292%81%85%
202192%82%86%
202092%80%86%
201992%81%85%
201885%80%85%
201785%81%86%
201685%81%85%
201585%82%86%
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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 elementary schools in Germantown, MD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Germantown, MD include Butler Montessori and Mary Of Nazareth School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Germantown?
5 private elementary schools are located in Germantown.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Germantown?
Germantown private elementary schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Germantown?
40% of private elementary schools in Germantown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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