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Pasadena Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 672 students in Pasadena, MD, 7% of all K-12 students in Pasadena, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
38% of private schools in Pasadena, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 672
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Pasadena, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 672
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Pasadena, MD School Trends

Private Schools in Pasadena, MD (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8680 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
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Divine Mercy Academy Photo
Divine Mercy Academy
Gr: K-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
(3)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 Magothy Beach Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
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Magothy Cooperative Preschool Photo
Magothy Cooperative Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
3705 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
(4)
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Map of Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
8896 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
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Pasadena Early Learning Center Photo
Pasadena Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
61 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-0006
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Postal Court KinderCare Photo
Postal Court KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4229 Postal Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-4720
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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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Pasadena, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Lake Shore Christian Academy Photo
Lake Shore Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
(1)
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Pasadena, MD Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
672
Students
$9,500
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pasadena)
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
672 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
18%
39%
0.36
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
128 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
19%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
525 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
78%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,500
$15,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pasadena, MD?
8 private schools are located in Pasadena, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Pasadena?
Pasadena private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Pasadena go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Pasadena are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pasadena?
38% of private schools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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