Very Good
#112 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 29% of private schools
Arnold Christian Academy
Elementary School · Arnold, MD
A private elementary school in Arnold, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
365 JONES STATION RD, Arnold, MD 21012
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Arnold Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,544
Median home value
$552,000
Median rent
$2,171/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Aacps Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Broadneck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Arnold ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arnold Christian Academy is listed in Arnold, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Arnold Christian Academy
Arnold Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Arnold, MD, serving approximately 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arnold Christian Academy
What grades does Arnold Christian Academy serve?
Arnold Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Arnold Christian Academy?
Arnold Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Christian Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Arnold Christian Academy rank in MD?
Arnold Christian Academy ranks #112 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Arnold Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arnold Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Arnold Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Arnold Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Arnold Christian Academy a religious school?
Arnold Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Phone
- (410) 544-1882
- Area population (ZIP 21012)
- 22,306
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21012; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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