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#235 of 378 private schools in MD

Seaside Christian Academy

School

12637A OCEAN GTWY, Ocean City, MD 21842

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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About Seaside Christian Academy

Seaside Christian Academy is a private school in Ocean City, MD. Seaside Christian Academy serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Seaside Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.3 pts below MD schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 153 students, Seaside Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Seaside Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Seaside Christian Academy compares to the 1 public school in Ocean City, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.2:1

This School

11.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

153

This School

543

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

9.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.2% vs 0%

Black 6.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.2% vs 0%

Seaside Christian Academy Ocean City Public Avg

All Schools in Ocean City

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Seaside Christian Academy (this school)	—	153	10.2:1	6.0
Ocean City Elementary	0.4 mi	543	11.1:1	9.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B 5.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,225

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 21%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 153

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.2%

Black 6.5%

Hispanic 5.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12637A OCEAN GTWY, Ocean City, MD 21842

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Seaside Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Ocean City Elementary (rated 9.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stephen Decatur Middle (rated 9.3/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Berlin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Showell Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Berlin), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ocean City, see our Ocean City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 19.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Ocean City Elementary Ocean City	0.4 mi	543	9.8
Stephen Decatur Middle Berlin	4.4 mi	670	9.3
Stephen Decatur High Berlin	4.4 mi	1,403	7.2
MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Berlin	5.4 mi	204	4.1
Showell Elementary Berlin	5.6 mi	633	9.1
Berlin Intermediate Berlin	5.6 mi	600	8.2
Buckingham Elementary Berlin	6.3 mi	532	8.3
WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL Berlin	6.4 mi	463	6.6
Selbyville Middle School Selbyville	9.9 mi	749	7.7
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School Selbyville	10.1 mi	301	8.0
Indian River Intensive Learning Center Selbyville	10.4 mi	136	5.8
Southern Delaware School of the Arts Selbyville	10.4 mi	419	6.4
Lord Baltimore Elementary School Ocean View	14.1 mi	566	8.3
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School Frankford	15.1 mi	482	6.8
Indian River High School Dagsboro	15.3 mi	1,092	6.1
Willards Elementary Willards	13.9 mi	316	8.6
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dagsboro	16.2 mi	138	7.2
East Millsboro Elementary School Millsboro	19.1 mi	875	4.3
Long Neck Elementary School Millsboro	20.4 mi	656	4.9
Millsboro Middle School Millsboro	19.7 mi	756	5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21842 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,372

Median Home Value

$415,900

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

Population

11,121

College Educated

39.3%

Homeownership

73.6%

Avg Commute

19.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Median Age

53.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
LANHAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lanham Seabrook, MD	190	6.1
OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kingsville, MD	155	6.1
FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOL Salisbury, MD	117	6.2
HERITAGE ACADEMY Hagerstown, MD	204	5.8
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ft. Washington, MD	156	5.8
CHESTERTOWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chestertown, MD	193	5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seaside Christian Academy

What grades does Seaside Christian Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Seaside Christian Academy?

Seaside Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Seaside Christian Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seaside Christian Academy rank in MD?

Seaside Christian Academy ranks #235 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Seaside Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Seaside Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Seaside Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Seaside 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 Seaside Christian Academy a religious school?

Seaside Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.