The Wesley School in Owings, MD offers co–educational programs for preschool through second grade in a town setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 40 students, with 24 students in grades K–12, supported by three teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
Founded with a Methodist affiliation, The Wesley School serves families seeking early elementary education in the Owings community.
The student body includes 4.55% students of color, reflecting a degree of diversity within the enrollment.
Tuition and specific academic recognitions are not listed; nearby private schools in Owings and surrounding areas offer a range of grade levels and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Wesley School?
The application deadline for The Wesley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Wesley School is Chesapeake Christian School (5.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cardinal Hickey Academy (2.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1601 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesapeake Christian School
(Assembly of God)
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadwater Creek Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5610 Battee Dr
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
8.2 miles
Gr: K | 33 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Christian School
(Assembly of God)
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kennedy Krieger At Southern High School
Special Education School
4400 Solomons Island Rd Room E-207
Harwood, MD 20776
(443) 923-7800
Harwood, MD 20776
(443) 923-7800
12.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 1000 students Acceptance rate listed
Fellowship Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
8011 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 493-8755
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 493-8755
13.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students
Fairhaven School
Special Program Emphasis
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
14.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1601 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Tidewater Montessori School ![The Tidewater Montessori School Photo - As a Maryland Green School, we are keenly aware of our role in helping students to understand that they are the future owners of our planet.]( "The Tidewater Montessori School Photo - As a Maryland Green School, we are keenly aware of our role in helping students to understand that they are the future owners of our planet.")
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesapeake Christian School
(Assembly of God)
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
11.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1601 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
Owings, MD 20736
(410) 286-0404
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Tidewater Montessori School ![The Tidewater Montessori School Photo - As a Maryland Green School, we are keenly aware of our role in helping students to understand that they are the future owners of our planet.]( "The Tidewater Montessori School Photo - As a Maryland Green School, we are keenly aware of our role in helping students to understand that they are the future owners of our planet.")
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesapeake Christian School
(Assembly of God)
250 W Bay Front Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-8210
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadwater Creek Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5610 Battee Dr
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
Churchton, MD 20733
(301) 261-9254
8.2 miles
Gr: K | 33 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
9199.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
9199.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
9200.1 miles
Gr: PK
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
9200.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
9200.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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