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#335 of 378 private schools in MD

Harford Christian School

School · Darlington, MD

A private school in Darlington, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1736 WHITEFORD RD, Darlington, MD 21034

  • 12.3:1 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)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
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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Enrollment406
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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 Harford 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated732/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$77,063

Median home value

$348,400

Median rent

$1,226/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.6%
Black4.9%
Asian1.5%
Hispanic1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Harford Christian School is listed in Darlington, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Harford Christian School

Harford Christian School is a private school in Darlington, MD, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harford Christian School

What grades does Harford Christian School serve?

Harford Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Harford Christian School?

Harford Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Harford Christian School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Harford Christian School rank in MD?

Harford Christian School ranks #335 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Harford Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harford Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Harford Christian School a private school?

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

Is Harford Christian School a religious school?

Harford Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
406
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harford County
Area population (ZIP 21034)
2,802
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
48.5
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 21034; 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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