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Best Maryland Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 2,445 students in Maryland.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Maryland include Rochambeau-the French Intl School, St. Thomas More Academy, and German International School Washington Dc.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,445

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,445

Top Ranked Maryland Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

German International School Washington Dc Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
(1)
Rochambeau-the French Intl School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,291 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
9600 Forest Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260
St. Thomas More Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
103 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
(3)
Arco Iris Somos Photo
Gr: NS-3 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
3206 Tower Oaks Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 913-9400
Map of New Chapel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 200 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5601 Old Branch Ave
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought Photo
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
3005 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 542-1915
(7)
Waldorf School Of Baltimore Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
4801 Tamarind Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 367-6808
(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Maryland?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Maryland include Rochambeau-the French Intl School, St. Thomas More Academy, and German International School Washington Dc.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Maryland?
7 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Maryland?
Maryland private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
29% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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