St. Thomas More Academy Photo

Best Maryland Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 2,268 students in Maryland.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Maryland include St. Thomas More Academy, Rochambeau-the French Intl School, and German International School Washington Dc.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
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.

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
German International School Washington Dc
German International School Washington Dc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
8617 Chateau Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 767-3812
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochambeau-the French Intl School
Rochambeau-the French Intl School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
9600 Forest Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Academy
St. Thomas More Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
103 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arco Iris Somos
Arco Iris Somos Photo
Special Program Emphasis
3206 Tower Oaks Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 913-9400
Gr: NS-3 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students
New Chapel Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5601 Old Branch Ave
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Avg. class size: 200 students Tuition listed
Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought
Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought Photo - Some of our first and second graders take time out to enjoy a cooperative project during their free-time.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
3005 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 542-1915
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Waldorf School Of Baltimore
Waldorf School Of Baltimore Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
4801 Tamarind Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 367-6808
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

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 St. Thomas More Academy, Rochambeau-the French Intl School, 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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