草榴社区

Pasadena Early Learning Center Photo - Conveniently located on Ritchie Highway, just south of Routes 100 and 10.

Best Pasadena 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 682 students in Pasadena, MD (there are , serving 8,475 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Pasadena, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
38% of private schools in Pasadena, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

草榴社区 Schools in Pasadena, MD (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8680 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Divine Mercy Academy
Divine Mercy Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
35 Magothy Beach Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
Gr: NS-K | 73 students Acceptance rate listed
Magothy Cooperative Preschool
Magothy Cooperative Preschool Photo - Whether it is reading as a group, listening to a story one on one, or curled up with a good book in our reading nook, a love for reading can be found at Magothy.
Daycare / Preschool
(4)
3705 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Daycare / Preschool
8896 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pasadena Early Learning Center
Pasadena Early Learning Center Photo - Conveniently located on Ritchie Highway, just south of Routes 100 and 10.
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
61 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-0006
Gr: NS-PK | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Postal Court KinderCare
Postal Court KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4229 Postal Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-4720
Gr: NS-PK
Severna Park Children's Centre
Daycare / Preschool
144 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-3504
Gr: NS-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Pasadena, Maryland

Pasadena, Maryland 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Pasadena)
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
682 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,500
$16,235
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
128 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
19%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
535 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
78%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pasadena, MD?
8 private schools are located in Pasadena, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Pasadena?
Pasadena private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Pasadena go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Pasadena are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pasadena?
38% of private schools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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