St. John The Baptist School Photo - St. John the Baptist Catholic School is located on New Hampshire Avenue, but the campus is set back against woods, rolling hills, and a field.

Best Silver Spring Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 3,436 students in Silver Spring, MD.
The top ranked private preschools in Silver Spring, MD include Barrie School, Saint Bernadette School, and Casa De Montessori.
The average tuition cost is $14,172, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average tuition cost of $14,054.
48% of private preschools in Silver Spring, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Silver Spring Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Casa De Montessori
Casa De Montessori Photo - Front Entrance
Montessori School
(3)
14015 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-8404
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Forcey Christian School
Forcey Christian School Photo - 4th Grade State Fair
(Christian)
(1)
2130 East Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Oak Chapel School
(Christian)
(1)
14500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 598-7249
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Andrew Apostle School
St. Andrew Apostle School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Saint Bernadette School
(Catholic)
(3)
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
St. Francis International School
(Catholic)
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 434-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School Photo - St. John the Baptist Catholic School is located on New Hampshire Avenue, but the campus is set back against woods, rolling hills, and a field.
(Baptist)
(3)
12319 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-3076
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery Photo - Seasonal activities + Woodworking
Daycare / Preschool
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Gr: NS-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Evergreen School
Evergreen School Photo - Art is a fundamental part of the curriculum as is music, cooking, PE, Spanish and library.
Montessori School
(1)
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Arts Academy
(Christian)
13618 Layhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 438-2012
Gr: NS-6 | 53 students
The Gan Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Goddard School In Silver Spring The
Goddard School In Silver Spring The Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8611 Second Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 830-4505
Gr: NS-K | 222 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Jamon Montessori Day School
Montessori School
(1)
52 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-3131
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Julia Brown Montessori School
Montessori School
1300 Milestone Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-7808
Gr: PK-3 | 101 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Kensington Forest Glen Children
Daycare / Preschool
9805 Dameron Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-9641
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1401 Arcola Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students
Mount Jezreel Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
420 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 431-1985
Gr: PK-K | 10 students Tuition listed
National Children's Center School/maryland Site
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Gr: NS | 7 students
Quality Time Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
8101 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-3350
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Rock Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
3701 Spruell Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-9561
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Winchester School
The Winchester School Photo - Welcome to Winchester!
(1)
3223 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 598-2266
Gr: PK-2 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9115 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-3513
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students
360 Ednor Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 570-8457
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
824 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-6873
Gr: K-8 | 177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Silver Spring, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Silver Spring, MD include Barrie School, Saint Bernadette School, and Casa De Montessori.
How many private preschools are located in Silver Spring?
23 private preschools are located in Silver Spring.
How much do private preschools cost in Silver Spring?
The average tuition cost is $14,172, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $14,054.
How diverse are private preschools in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring private preschools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Silver Spring?
48% of private preschools in Silver Spring are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Silver Spring are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Silver Spring include: Mount Jezreel Christian School vs. St. Francis International School, Oak Chapel School vs. Barrie School

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