Best Harford County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private preschools serving 1,211 students in Harford County, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
39% of private preschools in Harford County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 1,211
  • Average Tuition: $20,962
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Harford County, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 1,211
  • Average Tuition: $20,962
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Harford County, MD School Trends

Top Ranked Harford County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Harford Day School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
(1)
Map of Hickory Child Development Center
Gr: K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2430 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 838-8290
Map of Bel Air Kiddie Academy
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
2235 Old Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 515-0111
Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
21 N Earlton Road Ext
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-0174
Map of Bridges Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Childrens Center Of N Harford Photo
Gr: NS | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
707 Highland Road
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
(1)
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
460 Granary Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 420-1859
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2017 Emmorton Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-9888
Grace Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2416 Creswell Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-6111
(7)
Map of Great Commission Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Church of the Nazarene
3 N Earlton Road Ext
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-2231
Map of Helping Hands Child Development Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Pentecostal
3237 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
Map of The Highlands School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
2409 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-1415
Kensington KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Kensington Pkwy
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 515-3100
(1)
Map of The Monarch Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
6 Asbury Road
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 836-9560
St. Joan Of Arc School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
230 S Law Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1387
(13)
Trellis Lane KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3325 Trellis Lane
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 569-2987
Trinity Lutheran Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1100 Philadelphia Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
(5)
Woodbridge Station KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1317 Woodbridge Station Way
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 538-4480
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Harford County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of The Arrow Center For Education-fair Meadows
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
2416 Creswell Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-0560
Map of James Run Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Christian
603 Vale Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 877-1576
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
18 Schools
# Students
1,211 Students
100,613 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
158 Teachers
9,594 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1230

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,962
$13,680
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,615
$1,446
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,667
$5,040
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
210 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
2,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
93 Students
13,839 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
877 Students
46,375 Students
% White Students
63%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
400 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
344 Students
31,633 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Harford County, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Harford County, MD include Harford Day School and Hickory Child Development Center.
How many private preschools are located in Harford County?
18 private preschools are located in Harford County.
How diverse are private preschools in Harford County?
Harford County private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Harford County?
39% of private preschools in Harford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Church of the Nazarene).
Which private preschools in Harford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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