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20878 Maryland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 507 students in 20878, MD (there are 13 public schools, serving 8,666 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 20878, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in 20878, MD (2026-27)

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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Gaithersburg
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10 Kent Gardens Circle
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 590-7355
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Map of Academy Child Development Center
Academy Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
14327 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 762-8204
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Map of Academy Child Development Center At DuFief
Academy Child Development Center At DuFief
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
15001 Dufief Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 309-1224
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Map of Childrens Towne Academy
Childrens Towne Academy
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
12172 Hidden Brook Ter
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 349-5500
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Map of Georgetown Hill Early School
Georgetown Hill Early School
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
15120 Turkey Foot Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 527-1377
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Goddard School In Gaithersburg
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
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KinderCare on Sioux Lane
Gr: NS-PK | 2 students
Daycare / Preschool
18000 Sioux Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 869-1352
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 20878, MD?
7 private schools are located in 20878, MD.
How diverse are private schools in 20878?
20878 private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in 20878 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 20878 are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

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