Cornerstone Academy

17455 Old Frederick Rd, Mount Airy, MD, 21771
Tel: (301)829-4730
Grades: 8 - 12 | 7 students
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Cornerstone Academy is a Maryland State approved non-public school specifically designed for children diagnosed with learning differences in grades 6 - 12. Cornerstone is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International(ACSI) Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), and International Dyslexia Association.

School Overview:
Cornerstone Academy
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 2002
Student Body
Total Students 7 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 22% (MD School Avg.: 42%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 5 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,000
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,500
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Martha Zeher

School Notes:

  • Cornerstone Academy is equipped to provide instruction for children who have special needs including: Dyslexia
  • Processing Deficits
  • Attention Disorders
  • Academic Skills Disorders
  • School Phobias
  • Socialization Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • PDD
  • Language Disorders
  • Recovery Credits
  • Home/Hospitalization Instruction
  • HSA Course Credits

Nearby Schools:

Cornerstone Academy
Gr. 8-12 | 0 mi. away
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Glenwood Academy
Gr. 1-8 | 2.7 mi. away
Montgomery Methodist Childrens Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool | 4.8 mi. away

View all schools in: Mount Airy, Howard County, Zip 21771

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