Very Good
#42 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 11% of private schools
Frederick Christian Academy
School · Frederick, MD
A private school in Frederick, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6642 CARPENTER RD, Frederick, MD 21703
- 9.2:1 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.
Data not available
View data sources
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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frederick 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. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,293
Median home value
$364,300
Median rent
$1,887/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | 3.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 4.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall School - FrederickPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 3–12 | 4.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frederick Christian Academy is listed in Frederick, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Frederick Christian Academy
Frederick Christian Academy is a private school in Frederick, MD, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Christian Academy
What grades does Frederick Christian Academy serve?
Frederick Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Frederick Christian Academy?
Frederick Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Christian Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Frederick Christian Academy rank in MD?
Frederick Christian Academy ranks #42 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Frederick Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Frederick Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Frederick Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Frederick Christian Academy a religious school?
Frederick Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Frederick County
- Phone
- (301) 473-8990
- Area population (ZIP 21703)
- 41,766
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 21703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.