St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo

Best Upper Marlboro Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 854 students in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The top-ranked private preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD include St. Mary Of The Assumption School, Rock Creek Christian Academy, and Riverdale Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Upper Marlboro Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverdale Baptist School
Riverdale Baptist School Photo - The entire student body together for a group photo during Spirit Week in 2012.
(Baptist)
(2)
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rock Creek Christian Academy
Rock Creek Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(5)
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edified Christian Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
1441 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 583-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Upper Marlboro, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Edgemeade Center School (Closed 2004)
All-boys | Special Education School
13101 Crume Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 888-1333
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students
9010 Frank Tippett Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 868-1873
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
17411 Central Ave
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 567-9507
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
14111 Oak Grove Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Upper Marlboro)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
854 Students
100,609 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
9,437 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1235

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,582
$13,625
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,009
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
220 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,981 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,558 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1,134 Students
13,848 Students
% Black Students
78%
14%
# White Students
202 Students
46,419 Students
% White Students
14%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
400 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
94 Students
31,503 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD?
The top-ranked private preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD include St. Mary Of The Assumption School, Rock Creek Christian Academy, and Riverdale Baptist School.
How many private preschools are located in Upper Marlboro?
4 private preschools are located in Upper Marlboro.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Upper Marlboro?
100% of private preschools in Upper Marlboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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