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Wee Folk School

35 East Church Street Frederick, MD 21701

Tel: (301) 663-5117

weefolk.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 156 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,475
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Wee Folk School in Frederick, MD offers co–ed early childhood education for grades pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a central city setting.
The school enrolls 156 students total, with 16 in kindergarten, and has a student–teacher ratio of 156:1.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Wee Folk School provides faith–based programming in downtown Frederick.
Annual tuition for the preschool and kindergarten program is $2,475, ranking among the least expensive private schools in Maryland.
The school operates with one teacher serving all enrolled students in a community–oriented early learning environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 156 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,475
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Wee Folk School
Pre-K	140
Kind	16

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Student Body

Total Students

156 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,475

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How much does Wee Folk School cost?

Wee Folk School's tuition is approximately $2,475 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Wee Folk School?

The application deadline for Wee Folk School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Wee Folk School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Frederick, MD. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.

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The average private school tuition in Frederick County, MD is $12,308 for elementary schools and $15,840 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Frederick County, MD is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).