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#255 of 378 private schools in MD

National Christian Academy

School · Ft. Washington, MD

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

Private

6700 BOCK RD, Ft. Washington, MD 20744

  • 10.4:1 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)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
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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Enrollment156
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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 National 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$124,838

Median home value

$418,100

Median rent

$1,751/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black89.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Native American2.6%
White1.9%
Asian0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prekindergarten OffsitesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.4 mi6Compare →
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands at ThearcCharter · enrollment unverified6.3PK3.1 mi99Compare →
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas KnollCharter · enrollment unverified3.8PK3.5 mi51Compare →
James Ryder Randall E C CEnrollment path unverified5.6PK3.7 mi158Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

National Christian Academy is listed in Ft. Washington, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About National Christian Academy

National Christian Academy is a private school in Ft. Washington, MD, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about National Christian Academy

What grades does National Christian Academy serve?

National Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend National Christian Academy?

National Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at National Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at National Christian Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does National Christian Academy rank in MD?

National Christian Academy ranks #255 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is National Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

National Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is National Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, National Christian Academy 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 National Christian Academy a religious school?

National Christian Academy has a Church of God religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
156
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Church of God
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince George's County
Area population (ZIP 20744)
56,236
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
43.9
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 20744; 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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