Below Average
#345 of 378 private schools in MD
Mount Airy Christian Academy
School · Mount Airy, MD
A private school in Mount Airy, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
16700 OLD FREDERICK RD, Mount Airy, MD 21771
- 16.4:1 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.
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Where Mount Airy Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Airy), 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
$154,844
Median home value
$532,200
Median rent
$2,117/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21771; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Meeting SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Airy Christian Academy is listed in Mount Airy, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Airy Christian Academy
Mount Airy Christian Academy is a private school in Mount Airy, MD, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Airy Christian Academy
What grades does Mount Airy Christian Academy serve?
Mount Airy Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Airy Christian Academy?
Mount Airy Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy Christian Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Airy Christian Academy rank in MD?
Mount Airy Christian Academy ranks #345 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mount Airy Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Airy Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Airy Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy Christian Academy a religious school?
Mount Airy Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 489-4321
- Area population (ZIP 21771)
- 32,827
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 21771; 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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