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Hanover Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 563 students in Hanover, MD, 15% of all K-12 students in Hanover, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Hanover, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hanover Private Schools (2026-27)

Arundel Christian School Photo
Arundel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of God
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
(7)
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Map of Childtime Childcare, Inc.
Childtime Childcare, Inc.
Gr: NS-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Ashton Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 850-4415
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
7538 Teague Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 684-2601
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Hanover KinderCare Photo
Hanover KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8050 Rockenbach Rd.
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 551-6611
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Map of New Life Academy
New Life Academy
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
1331 Ashton Rd Ste F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 595-5316
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Map of Wesley Grove Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Wesley Grove Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 125 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
1320 Dorsey Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 787-0745
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Hanover, MD Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
563
Students
$7,260
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
65%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hanover)
This State (MD)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
563 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
65%
39%
0.70
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
198 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
86 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
15%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
224 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
40%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,260
$15,978
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,355
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hanover, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Hanover, MD is Arundel Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hanover?
6 private schools are located in Hanover.
How diverse are private schools in Hanover?
Hanover private schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hanover?
50% of private schools in Hanover are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Methodist).
Which private schools in Hanover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hanover include: Hanover KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Hanover KinderCare

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