St. Charles KinderCare Photo - Learning to stand and balance in the infant classroom.

Best 20602 Maryland Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 258 students in 20602, MD (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,207 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 20602, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
75% of private schools in 20602, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of God).

Private Schools in 20602, MD (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
First Baptist Church Of St. Charles Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(3)
136 Stoddert Avenue
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 374-6856
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Good Shepherd Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
305 Smallwood Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-7550
Grades: NS-PK
| 85 students
New Hope Academy
(Church of God)
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
St. Charles KinderCare
St. Charles KinderCare Photo - Learning to stand and balance in the infant classroom.
Daycare / Preschool
3999 St. Marks Dr.
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1444
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 20602, MD?
4 private schools are located in 20602, MD.
What percentage of students in 20602 go to private school?
5% 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?
75% of private schools in 20602 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of God).

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