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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
Pasadena Early Learning Center
The Goddard School
Magothy Cooperative Preschool

Pasadena ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 672 students in Pasadena, MD, 7% of all K-12 students in Pasadena, MD are educated in private schools versus (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 83%.
38% of private schools in Pasadena, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 672
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Pasadena, MD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 672
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Pasadena, MD School Trends

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Pasadena, MD (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8680 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
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Divine Mercy Academy Photo
Divine Mercy Academy
Gr: K-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
(3)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 Magothy Beach Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
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Magothy Cooperative Preschool Photo
Magothy Cooperative Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
3705 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
(4)
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Map of Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
8896 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
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Pasadena Early Learning Center Photo
Pasadena Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
61 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-0006
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Postal Court KinderCare Photo
Postal Court KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4229 Postal Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-4720
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Map of Severna Park Children's Centre
Severna Park Children's Centre
Gr: NS-5 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
144 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-3504
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Pasadena, Maryland ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Lake Shore Christian Academy Photo
Lake Shore Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
860 Swift Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
(1)
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Pasadena, MD ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

8
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-11.1% (-1 school) 10-yr
672
Students
-22.2% (-192 students) 10-yr
$9,500
Avg. Tuition
+160.3% (+$5,850) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+4 students) 10-yr
18%
Students of Color
+157.1% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-43.8% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pasadena)
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools
849 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearPasadena, MD Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20229
20219
20209
20199
20189
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
672 Students
143,445 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202597183179
202497179172
2023114183174
2022105195185
2021105188180
2020105178171
2019105178175
2018105177172
2017112184180
2016115182178
2015108176167
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% Students of Color
18%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202518%38%34%
202418%37%34%
202316%38%33%
202214%38%33%
202114%37%32%
202014%37%32%
201911%36%31%
201811%35%31%
20177%37%32%
20167%37%32%
20157%39%32%
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0.36
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.350.660.65
20240.350.660.65
20230.370.660.65
20220.390.640.64
20210.390.650.64
20200.390.650.64
20190.410.630.63
20180.410.630.63
20170.480.610.61
20160.470.610.61
20150.480.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%5%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
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# Black Students
6 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%16%7%
20241%17%7%
20191%16%7%
20181%17%7%
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# White Students
128 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
19%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202519%50%52%
202419%50%52%
202320%51%52%
202223%53%54%
202123%52%54%
202023%53%54%
201925%55%56%
201825%55%56%
201734%57%58%
201633%57%58%
201535%56%58%
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# 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
525 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
78%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202578%25%26%
202478%25%26%
202377%25%25%
202275%23%25%
202175%23%25%
202075%22%24%
201973%22%24%
201873%22%23%
201764%20%22%
201665%20%22%
201563%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
14,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202312:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201516:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202515%56%55%
202415%56%54%
202240%56%54%
202140%56%54%
202040%57%54%
201940%57%53%
201840%56%53%
201740%56%53%
201640%57%52%
201540%56%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025161615
2024161615
2023161615
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
2017141615
2016141515
2015121515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,500
$15,892

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$9,500$16,322$15,012
2024$9,000$15,118$13,254
2022$3,650$13,866$12,187
2021$3,650$13,318$11,800
2020$3,650$12,826$11,512
2019$3,650$13,101$11,293
2018$3,650$12,693$11,017
2017$3,650$12,195$10,708
2016$3,650$12,181$10,356
2015$3,650$11,449$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPasadena, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202599%79%81%
2024100%81%85%
2023100%82%85%
2022100%81%85%
2021100%81%85%
2020100%80%85%
2019100%80%85%
2018100%80%85%
2017100%81%85%
2016100%81%85%
2015100%81%85%
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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 39%.
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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