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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Olney
St. John's Episcopal School
St. Peter's School

Olney Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 773 students in Olney, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
43% of private preschools in Olney, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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 Preschool of Olney Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of 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 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
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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Map of Oakdale Christian Academy
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)

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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

7
Private Schools
773
Students
$12,875
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Olney)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools
583 Schools
# Students
773 Students
100,901 Students
% Students of Color
39%
37%
0.70
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
210 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
2,974 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
3,559 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
40 Students
13,842 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
215 Students
46,437 Students
% White Students
35%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
400 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
240 Students
31,888 Students
% of Others Students
40%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
9,685 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,875
$13,212
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$5,302
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 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 39% 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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