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Olney Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 682 students in Olney, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
43% of private preschools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Olney Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. John's Episcopal School Photo
St. John's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
(18)
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Chesterbrook Academy Olney Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Olney
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
17717 Prince Philip Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 924-5919
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St. Peter's School Photo
St. Peter's School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-9112
(6)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
3421 Morningwood Drive
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 683-9200
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Map of The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students
Montessori School
3400 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5700
(1)
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Oakdale Christian Academy
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3425 Emory Church Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5369
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Olney KinderCare Photo
Olney KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3805 Gelding Lane
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-0001
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Olney, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Gates of Discovery Photo
Gates of Discovery
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
16620 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 593-3410
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Olney, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+40.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
682
Students
+79.5% (+302 students) 10-yr
$8,240
Avg. Tuition
+4.8% (+$380) 9-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+6 students) 10-yr
43%
Students of Color
-4.4% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+42.9% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Olney)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools
582 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearOlney, MD Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20227
20218
20208
20198
20188
20177
20167
20155
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# Students
682 Students
100,627 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025173192191
2024173190187
2023173190185
2022197195188
2021174194184
2020171190179
2019170190182
2018176184181
2017152186183
2016149184181
201595181173
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% Students of Color
43%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202543%37%32%
202443%36%32%
202341%37%32%
202235%36%31%
202134%36%32%
202034%36%31%
201940%37%31%
201838%35%30%
201729%36%31%
201629%37%31%
201545%39%31%
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0.71
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.710.660.65
20240.710.660.65
20230.710.670.65
20220.620.650.64
20210.640.660.64
20200.640.660.64
20190.660.640.64
20180.660.650.64
20170.520.630.62
20160.520.640.62
20150.530.650.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
210 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
2,972 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255%3%4%
20245%3%5%
20235%4%5%
20224%3%5%
20214%3%5%
20204%4%4%
20195%3%5%
20185%3%5%
20172%4%3%
20162%4%3%
20151%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
82 Students
3,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202516%4%8%
202416%4%8%
202316%3%8%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%7%
20205%4%7%
20196%3%7%
20186%3%7%
20174%2%6%
20164%2%7%
20153%2%6%
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# Black Students
40 Students
13,839 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258%14%6%
20248%14%6%
20238%15%6%
202218%15%6%
202117%15%7%
202017%15%7%
201917%15%6%
201817%15%6%
20176%14%6%
20166%15%6%
20158%16%6%
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# White Students
215 Students
46,375 Students
% White Students
42%
47%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202542%47%48%
202442%47%48%
202342%47%48%
202258%50%50%
202155%49%50%
202055%49%51%
201953%51%52%
201853%50%52%
201765%53%54%
201665%52%54%
201524%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
149 Students
31,647 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202529%32%34%
202429%32%33%
202329%31%33%
202215%28%31%
202119%29%31%
202019%28%31%
201919%28%30%
201819%29%30%
201723%27%30%
201623%27%29%
201564%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
9,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511:111:112:1
202411:111:112:1
202311:111:112:1
202210:110:112:1
20219:111:112:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20157:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202543%54%51%
202443%54%51%
202343%53%51%
202244%54%51%
202144%55%50%
202047%56%50%
201947%56%50%
201836%54%50%
201725%53%49%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025201616
2024191716
2023191716
2022171716
2021151616
2020151616
2019151616
2018141616
2017141616
2016151616
2015121616
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025151211
202281010
202181010
20208910
201981010
2018899
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,240
$13,691

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$16,620$13,867$12,988
2024$16,620$12,846$10,159
2023$15,618$11,990$9,500
2022$15,618$11,664$8,989
2021$15,618$11,037$8,661
2020$8,240$10,617$8,383
2019$8,240$10,604$8,266
2018$8,240$10,172$7,888
2017$8,000$9,617$7,628
2016$7,860$9,460$7,230
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Average % on Financial Aid
36%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202536%31%31%
202436%31%30%
202335%30%30%
202233%31%29%
202133%31%29%
202033%29%29%
201935%28%28%
201833%27%27%
201732%27%26%
201632%26%25%
201532%25%24%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearOlney, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202565%80%83%
202465%83%88%
202365%85%88%
202265%85%88%
202165%86%88%
202065%85%88%
201970%85%88%
201870%85%88%
201785%86%88%
201690%86%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Olney, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Olney, MD include St. Peter's School and St. John's Episcopal School.
How many private preschools are located in Olney?
7 private preschools are located in Olney.
How diverse are private preschools in Olney?
Olney private preschools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
43% of private preschools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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