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#289 of 378 private schools in MD
Tri-state Christian Academy
School · Elkton, MD
A private school in Elkton, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
146 APPLETON RD, Elkton, MD 21921
- 13.7:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Tri-state Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High6,356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkton), 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
$84,608
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21921; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 3,047 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tri-state Christian Academy is listed in Elkton, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tri-state Christian Academy
Tri-state Christian Academy is a private school in Elkton, MD, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-state Christian Academy
What grades does Tri-state Christian Academy serve?
Tri-state Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Tri-state Christian Academy?
Tri-state Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-state Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-state Christian Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tri-state Christian Academy rank in MD?
Tri-state Christian Academy ranks #289 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Tri-state Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-state Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tri-state Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Tri-state 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 Tri-state Christian Academy a religious school?
Tri-state 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
- 258
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cecil County
- Phone
- (410) 398-6444
- Area population (ZIP 21921)
- 45,698
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 21921; 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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