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Maryland Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 2,089 students in Maryland.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
46% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland include The Primary Day School, St. Columba Catholic School, and Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland (2026-27)

Map of Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Gr: PK-1 | 138 students
Alternative School (Episcopal)
5603 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 435-9510
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Concord Hill School Photo
Concord Hill School
Gr: NS-3 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
(6)
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
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The Primary Day School Photo
The Primary Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
7300 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4355
(2)
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St. Columba Catholic School Photo
St. Columba Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
7800 Livingston Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 567-6212
(1)
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Map of Smca
Smca
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
9805 Faith Baptist Church Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
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The Tidewater Montessori School Photo
The Tidewater Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
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Map of Conocoheague Mennonite School
Conocoheague Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 32 students
Mennonite
12403 Huyett Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-2074
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Map of Grace United Methodist Preschool
Grace United Methodist Preschool
Gr: PK-1 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
5407 N Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 532-2235
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Map of The Lourie Center School Of The Reginald S Lourie
The Lourie Center School Of The Reginald S Lourie
Gr: 2-5 | 14 students
Special Education School
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
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Lucy School Photo
Lucy School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
9117 Frostown Road
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 293-1163
(2)
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Map of St. George Greek Preschool & Kindergarten
St. George Greek Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-3 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1100
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Map of St. James & John School
St. James & John School
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Catholic
1012 Somerset St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 342-3222
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Map of Severna Park Children's Centre
Severna Park Children's Centre
Gr: NS-5 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
144 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-3504
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland include The Primary Day School, St. Columba Catholic School, and Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Maryland?
14 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland?
Maryland private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
46% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
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2,089
Students
$16,824
Avg. Tuition
59%
Students of Color
9:1
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