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St. John Regional Catholic School Photo - Pre-K Playground

Best Frederick County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 2,988 students in Frederick County, MD.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Frederick County, MD include Frederick Adventist Academy, Mother Seton School, and Frederick Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
72% of private elementary schools in Frederick County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Frederick County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Frederick Adventist Academy
Frederick Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6437 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0363
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Frederick Christian Academy
Frederick Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
6642 Carpenter Road
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 473-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School Photo - Our Great Garden Heroes club donates our organic fruits & vegetables to the Frederick County Foodbank!
(Friends)
(10)
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Seton School
Mother Seton School Photo - Mother Seton School offers more than a solid academic and ethical foundation. A genuinely loving and welcoming community--a true family of teachers, students, and parents--helps shape children who grow strong and true.
(Catholic)
(3)
100 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-3165
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.
(Christian)
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School Photo - New Life Christian School Campus
(Pentecostal)
5909 Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-8418
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. John Regional Catholic School
St. John Regional Catholic School Photo - Pre-K Playground
(Catholic)
(36)
8414 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-6722
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More Academy
St. Thomas More Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
103 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 490-5479
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Sheppard Pratt School
Special Education School
1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 651-1570
Gr: 1-5 | 2 students
The Banner School
The Banner School Photo - Banner students pose in front of the school holding signs that say "This Place Matters!" as part of a campaign to recognize important historic sites.
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 695-9320
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
16151B Old Frederick Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hopewell Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
14910 Harrisville Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-0505
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Laurel Hall School
Special Education School
4540 Mack Ave
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 733-0331
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Laurel Hall School - Frederick
Special Education School
4540 Mack Ave B
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 698-5665
Gr: 3-12 | 38 students
Lucy School
Lucy School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
9117 Frostown Road
Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 293-1163
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pioneer Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
13802 Long Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-7259
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students
Walkersville Christian Schools
(Christian)
16827 Sabillasville Rd
Sabillasville, MD 21780
(301) 241-2072
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Frederick County, Maryland

Frederick County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Jefferson School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2940 Point of Rocks Rd
Jefferson, MD 21755
(240) 215-0200
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Frederick County, MD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Frederick County, MD include Frederick Adventist Academy, Mother Seton School, and Frederick Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Frederick County?
17 private elementary schools are located in Frederick County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Frederick County?
Frederick County private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Frederick County?
72% of private elementary schools in Frederick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Frederick County include: St. Thomas More Academy vs. St. John Regional Catholic School, Laurel Hall School vs. Cornerstone Academy

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