For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 218 students in 20602, MD (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,207 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 20602, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in 20602, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Methodist).
Private Schools in 20602, MD (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
305 Smallwood Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-7550
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-7550
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
New Hope Academy
(Church of God)
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
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Daycare / Preschool
3999 St. Marks Dr.
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1444
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1444
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
20602, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Church Of St. Charles Preschool (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
136 Stoddert Avenue
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 374-6856
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 374-6856
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 20602, MD?
3 private schools are located in 20602, MD.
What percentage of students in 20602 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 20602 are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 20602?
67% of private schools in 20602 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Methodist).
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