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#285 of 378 private schools in MD

Arundel Christian School

School · Hanover, MD

A private school in Hanover, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

7459 CANDLEWOOD RD SUITES A-F STE A, Hanover, MD 21076

  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment278
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Arundel Christian School 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,409

Median home value

$492,100

Median rent

$2,337/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black56.8%
White25.2%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian4.0%
Two or More3.2%
Native American1.1%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chesapeake Science PointCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–121.8 mi889Compare →
Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private1–123.1 mi183Compare →
Ferndale Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.4PK3.3 mi143Compare →
Annapolis Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–124.4 mi836Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Arundel Christian School is listed in Hanover, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Arundel Christian School

Arundel Christian School is a private school in Hanover, MD, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arundel Christian School

What grades does Arundel Christian School serve?

Arundel Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Arundel Christian School?

Arundel Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arundel Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arundel Christian School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Arundel Christian School rank in MD?

Arundel Christian School ranks #285 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Arundel Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arundel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Arundel Christian School a private school?

Yes, Arundel Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Church of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Arundel Christian School a religious school?

Arundel Christian School has a Church of God religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
278
Gender Split
72% M / 28% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Church of God
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Area population (ZIP 21076)
23,642
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
37.1
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 21076; 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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