Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 11
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Harford Christian School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 11
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Harford Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning exceptionalities including Dyslexia/CAPD/ADD/ADHD/Autism/Aspergers/Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
80 acres
Student Body
Total Students
559 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Dockers-style pants w/polo shirts, plaid jumpers for girls
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jun. 11
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tiered by grade level and discount rates for 2nd through 5th child
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jennifer Holbrook
Admissions Associate
Ms. Sarah Bahr
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
EngineeringEnvirothon
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoral
Dramatic ProductionPiano Instruction
Private Music LessonsSpeech
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Disc Golf
School Notes
- In its 59th year, Harford Christian School exists to serve families by providing excellent academics in a Christian worldview, all to the glory of God.
- Our 50 teaching staff are dedicated followers of Jesus Christ and pour their energies into Christian education.
- The more than 1,500 HCS alumni are living examples of the product of excellent training.
- With a wide range of extracurricular offerings, HCS remains a tremendous value within private, Christian education.
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Math scope and sequence Pre-Algebra through Calculus
- Honors courses in science including Calculus, Biology II, Physiology, Chemistry II, Physics and Environmental Science
- Participate in competitions with public and private schools in academic, athletic, and fine arts areas
- Foreign Language instruction in German and Spanish 4-year programs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Harford Christian School cost?
Harford Christian School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Harford Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Harford Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Harford Christian School offer?
Harford Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Harford Christian School's ranking?
Harford Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Harford Christian School?
The application deadline for Harford Christian School is Jun. 11.
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Distance: 11.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(443) 512-0771
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Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Distance: 8.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
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(410) 838-8333
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1100 Philadelphia Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Baptist
3919 Schroeder Ave
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(410) 256-4886
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
128 Saint Mary's Church Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(443) 512-0771
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Baptist
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Baptist
106 Plumtree Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-0585
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
128 Saint Mary's Church Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(443) 512-0771
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Baptist
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
230 S Law Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1387
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1100 Philadelphia Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 679-4000
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Baptist
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
230 S Law Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1387
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
(410) 593-9940
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2430 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 838-8290
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: NS | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
707 Highland Road
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
6610 Delta Rd
Delta, PA 17314
(717) 456-5826
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Pentecostal
3237 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 39 students
Amish
349 Little Britain Rd S
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 786-9171
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23
Catholic
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
21 N Earlton Road Ext
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-0174
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9260
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Amish
33 Parlett Road Fisher
Airville, PA 17302
(717) 862-3089
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Pentecostal
3237 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
1840 Cherry Hill Rd
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-0195
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 39 students
Amish
349 Little Britain Rd S
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 786-9171
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2430 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 838-8290
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: NS | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
707 Highland Road
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Pentecostal
3237 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
6 Asbury Road
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(443) 809-3176
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(443) 809-3176
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(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
9277.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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(410) 887-3893
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
9277.3 miles
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School Reviews
5 5/9/2018
Three of my children graduated from this school, and all of them have excelled in real life! One worked in Internet Technology, one is working on a masters degree while teaching overseas, and another is getting his doctorate in biology. They are in 3 very different fields, but all were given a solid foundation at Harford Christian School. I could not be more pleased with their education or with the biblical values and truths that were so well diffused throughout the curriculum at HCS.
5 1/29/2015
All 3 of my children have attended Harford Christian School since K4. My oldest daughter will graduate this year and has already been accepted into the college of her choice. I could not be happier with the entire experience. The education that my children have and are receiving is as good or better than anywhere else in the area. There is also the added benefit of the material being presented by instructors who hold a Biblical world-view. Excellence starts at the top at HCS, and it is evident in every aspect of their offerings, from fine arts, to highly competitive athletics programs. I will never regret sending my children to Harford Christian School, and they are as enthusiastic about being there as we are.
5 12/11/2012
Harford Christian is an excellent value with high standards in all areas of education, behavior and extra-curricular participation. The school insists on safety, order, manners, reverence for God and respect. Godly people joyously engage with and teach the students out of love. It is a very wholesome, warm and special place conduce to learning.
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