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Maryland Private Preschools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 14,494 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland include Glenelg Country School, Barrie School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
The average tuition cost is $12,827, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average tuition cost of $13,202.
79% of private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 37

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 37

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland (2026-27)

Barrie School Photo
Barrie School
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Montessori School
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
(4)
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Glenelg Country School Photo
Glenelg Country School
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
(4)
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Riverdale Baptist School Photo
Riverdale Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
(2)
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Rock Creek Christian Academy Photo
Rock Creek Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
(5)
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Al-Huda School Photo
Al-Huda School
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
(1)
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Map of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,048 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
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Calvary Christian Academy Photo
Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
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Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Photo
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
(8)
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Forcey Christian School Photo
Forcey Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2130 East Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-2281
(2)
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Frederick Adventist Academy Photo
Frederick Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
6437 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0363
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Garrison Forest School Photo
Garrison Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
(6)
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Grace Academy Photo
Grace Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
13321 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-2033
(2)
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Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-0963
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Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
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New Life Christian School Photo
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
5909 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-8418
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Perry Hall Christian School Photo
Perry Hall Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Baptist
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
(5)
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Redeemer Classical Christian School Photo
Redeemer Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6415 Mount Vista Rd
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 592-9625
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Rosedale Christian Academy Photo
Rosedale Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 23
Baptist
9202 Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 687-6844
(5)
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Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
(2)
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St. Augustine School Photo
St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5990 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
(1)
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St. Marys Bryantown Catholic School Photo
St. Marys Bryantown Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
13735 Notre Dame Place
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 932-6883
(1)
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12022 Jerusalem Rd
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 592-8100
(2)
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Map of Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
900 High Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
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Salisbury Christian School Photo
Salisbury Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 647 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
807 Parker Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-0661
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The Salisbury School Photo
The Salisbury School
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
6279 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-4464
(4)
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Spencerville Adventist Academy Photo
Spencerville Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
2502 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 421-9101
(2)
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Trinity School Photo
Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4985 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-1524
(6)
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The Woods Academy Photo
The Woods Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-3080
(8)
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Worcester Preparatory School Photo
Worcester Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
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Arlington Baptist School Photo
Arlington Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
3030 N Rolling Road
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 655-9300
(1)
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Atholton Adventist Academy Photo
Atholton Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
(12)
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Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House Photo
Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
10449 Green Mountain Cir
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
(6)
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Goddard School In Gaithersburg Photo
Goddard School In Gaithersburg
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
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Grace Christian Academy Of Waldorf Photo
Grace Christian Academy Of Waldorf
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Sports: 7
Christian
13000 Zekiah Drive
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-0406
(3)
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Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
12215 Walnut Pt W
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-2600
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland include Glenelg Country School, Barrie School, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School.
How many private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Maryland?
37 private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Maryland.
How much do private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $12,827, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $13,202.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland?
Maryland private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
79% of private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
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Private Schools
14,494
Students
$12,827
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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