Mount Airy Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771

Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo #1 - Meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing.

Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo #2 - Rigorous Academics

Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo #3 - The Lion's Pride Preschool Program

Mount Airy Christian Academy Photo #4 - Competitive Sports

Mount Airy Christian Academy is a special Christian school ministry designed to help meet the needs of a Christian family.

We exist for the purpose of maturing students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially.

We are looking for Christian fathers, mothers, and children who will support this ministry as we partner together to educate students with excellence.

MACA operates within a disciplined academic environment while providing a high quality Christian education to its students.

In order to build a ministry such as this the foundation must be secure, solid and never changing.

For that reason, Mount Airy Christian Academy is based upon the Word of God.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 299 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mount Airy Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences, Extended Time, Anxiety

Year Founded

1977

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Student Body

Total Students

299 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Mount Airy Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

11 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Formal (khaki or navy uniform pants, shorts or skirts that come to the knee; navy, white or light blue polo shirt; MACA approved sweaters and sweatshirts - purchased through Lands

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please visit our website to view our tuition rates:www.macamd.org

% on Financial Aid

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
ABOVE Program (Anti-Bullying), Drama Club, Running Club, STEM Classes, Student Council Association, Worship Team

Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Band

School Notes

Mount Airy Christian Academy (MACA), is a private, coeducational school for grades PK3-12thgrade. A rigorous academic program coupled with a low student/teacher ratio gives each child a tremendous opportunity for academic success. MACA offers a strong phonics-based reading program in elementary and Honors/Accelerated courses for grades 6-12. MACA also boasts a 1:1 Chromebook technology initiative for each high school student, iPad mobile labs for elementary and middle school classrooms and a highly competitive sports program for ALL grades. Our dedicated and caring staff work diligently to assist parents in guiding their children to be well-rounded, complete individuals. MACA operates within a disciplined academic environment, while providing an affordable, high-quality Christian education.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Mount Airy Christian Academy offer?

Mount Airy Christian Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Mount Airy Christian Academy's ranking?

Mount Airy Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Mount Airy Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Mount Airy Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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