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Best 20874 Maryland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,256 students in 20874, MD (there are 14 public schools, serving 11,506 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 20874, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 20874, MD include Butler Montessori and Mary Of Nazareth School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in 20874, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 20874 Maryland Private Schools (2026)

Chesterbrook Academy Germantown Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Germantown
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19400 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 353-1202
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Seneca Academy
Gr: NS-5 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 8
15601 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-3728
(8)
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Butler Montessori
Gr: NS-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
15951 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 977-6600
(9)
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Mary Of Nazareth School
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
14131 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-0940
(5)
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Camp Olympia Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Alternative School
15107 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 926-9281
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Map of Children's Manor Montessori School
Children's Manor Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Montessori School
13100 Diamond Hill Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
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Fellowship Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
18901 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
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KinderCare at Town Center
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19780 Crystal Rock Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-2700
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Messiah Lutheran Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13901 Clopper Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 972-5428
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20874, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

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Covenant Christian School
Gr: K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
18901 Waring Station Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 444-0250
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Energy Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
19901 Germantown Road
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 903-8600
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Great Seneca KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13230 Cloppers Mill Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-0888
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 20874, MD?
The top ranked private schools in 20874, MD include Butler Montessori and Mary Of Nazareth School.
How many private schools are located in 20874?
9 private schools are located in 20874.
How diverse are private schools in 20874?
20874 private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in 20874 go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in 20874 are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 20874?
33% of private schools in 20874 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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