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Maryland Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 80 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 24,951 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland include Immaculate Heart of Mary, Immaculate Conception School, and Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $9,263, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average tuition cost of $13,202.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 80

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 80

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland (2026-27)

Archbishop Neale School Photo
Archbishop Neale School
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
104 Port Tobacco Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-9595
(4)
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Map of Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
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Map of Father Andrew White Sj School
Father Andrew White Sj School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Catholic
22850 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-9795
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Map of Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4800
(12)
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Photo
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
8501 Loch Raven Blvd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 668-8466
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Map of Little Flower School
Little Flower School
Gr: NS-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
20410 Point Lookout Rd.
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 994-0404
(2)
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Map of Little Flower School
Little Flower School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5601 Massachusetts Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3273
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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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Monsignor Slade Catholic School Photo
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
120 Dorsey Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-7130
(11)
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Mother Mary Lange Catholic School Photo
Mother Mary Lange Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
200 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 884-9800
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Map of Our Lady Of Grace School
Our Lady Of Grace School
Gr: NS-8 | 115 students
Catholic
18310 Middletown Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(410) 329-6956
(4)
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Map of Our Lady Of Hope St. Luke School
Our Lady Of Hope St. Luke School
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
8003 North Boundary Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 288-2793
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
7500 Pearl Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376
(2)
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Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Elementary School Photo
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Elementary School
Gr: NS-9 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
1702 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-0859
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4801 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-4251
(17)
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Our Lady Of Victory School Photo
Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4416 Wilkens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 242-3688
(1)
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Our Lady Star Of The Sea School Photo
Our Lady Star Of The Sea School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
90 Alexander Lane
Solomons, MD 20688
(410) 326-3171
(1)
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Resurrection St. Paul School Photo
Resurrection St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3155 Paulskirk Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-9111
(7)
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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. Andrew Apostle School Photo
St. Andrew Apostle School
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
(1)
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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. Bartholomew Catholic School Photo
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586
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Map of Saint Bernadette School
Saint Bernadette School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
(3)
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Map of St. Elizabeth Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Catholic
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
500 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 749-9907
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Map of St. Francis International School
St. Francis International School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 434-2344
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Map of St. Jane De Chantal School
St. Jane De Chantal School
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
9525 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-1221
(1)
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St. John Catholic School Photo
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
45 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-7455
(1)
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St. John Regional Catholic School Photo
St. John Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
8414 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-6722
(36)
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St. John The Baptist School Photo
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
12319 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-3076
(3)
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Map of St. John The Evangelist Elementary Catholic School
St. John The Evangelist Elementary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
13311 Long Green Pike
Hydes, MD 21082
(410) 592-9585
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St. John The Evangelist School Photo
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
(5)
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland include Immaculate Heart of Mary, Immaculate Conception School, and Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Maryland?
80 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Maryland.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $9,263, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $13,202.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland?
Maryland private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
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Private Schools
24,951
Students
$9,263
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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