草榴社区

Arnold Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Colebrook's science class dissected frogs

Best Arnold 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 507 students in Arnold, MD (there are , serving 3,362 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Arnold, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Arnold, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

草榴社区 Schools in Arnold, MD (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Antioch Christian School
(Pentecostal)
1535 Ritchie Hwy
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students
Arnold Christian Academy
Arnold Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Colebrook's science class dissected frogs
(Christian)
(1)
365 Jones Station Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1882
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Asbury Community Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
78 Church Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-7113
Gr: NS-PK | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Chesapeake Academy
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Gr: NS-5 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
College Parkway's Creative Beginnings Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 859 301 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9224
Gr: NS-PK | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1 E. Joyce Lane
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0310
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students
KinderCare at Arnold
KinderCare at Arnold Photo - KinderCare at Arnold
Daycare / Preschool
283 Peninsula Farm Rd.
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-2338
Gr: NS-PK
Wee Lad & Lassie Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1281 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-2178
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
507 Students
143,278 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$16,397

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
329 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
44%
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
399 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
53%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Arnold, MD?
8 private schools are located in Arnold, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Arnold?
Arnold private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Arnold go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Arnold are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arnold?
50% of private schools in Arnold are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

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