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#273 of 378 private schools in MD

Grace Classical Academy

School · Bel Air, MD

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

Private

2416 CRESWELL RD, Bel Air, MD 21015

  • 11.3:1 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)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
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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Enrollment143
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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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The neighborhood

Where Grace Classical 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Air), 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

$137,219

Median home value

$418,400

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

52.2%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White76.9%
Black10.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian3.5%
Two or More2.1%
Pacific Islander1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Highlands SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private1–120.2 mi65Compare →
Emmorton Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–123.6 mi49Compare →
Harford Academy at Campus HillsEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–124.2 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Grace Classical Academy is listed in Bel Air, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Classical Academy

Grace Classical Academy is a private school in Bel Air, MD, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Classical Academy

What grades does Grace Classical Academy serve?

Grace Classical Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Grace Classical Academy?

Grace Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Classical Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Classical Academy rank in MD?

Grace Classical Academy ranks #273 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Grace Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Classical Academy a private school?

Yes, Grace Classical 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 Grace Classical Academy a religious school?

Grace Classical Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
143
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Harford County
Area population (ZIP 21015)
30,451
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 21015; 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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