Highland Park Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 176 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,098
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Highland Park Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Highland Park Christian Academy
Pre-K	42
Kind	12
1	24
2	16
3	21
4	16
5	19
6	12
7	10
8	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1983

Student Body

Total Students

176 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,098

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Tuition Notes

Different tuition rates for preschool, elementary, and middle school

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sherricka Brooks

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryDance

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Maryland licensed since 1983, the Highland Park Christian Academy is organized into two departments: the Pre-School Department, which serves children two through four years of age; and the School-Age Department , which serves children in kindergarten through third grade.
Dedicated, experienced, Christian teachers effectively devote their skills and knowledge to teach and become positive role models for our students.
Our air-conditioned classrooms are bright, cheerful, and well maintained.
The Academy provides a Christian learning environment that helps children achieve academically and spiritually, with a strong focus on individual heritage.
In addition, new programs in Spanish and computer literacy have also been implemented.

At Highland Park Christian Academy, we have a rich history of providing quality education to children for 40 years. Our school was founded on the belief that Christian families should have a place to send their children to be educated and nurtured in the Christian faith. Over the years, we have continued to uphold this belief and provide our students with a warm, nurturing, supportive, and loving environment that prepares them for the future as Ambassadors of Christ.Highland Park Christian Academy provides a unique individualistic approach to learning and instruction that allows each student to achieve success proportionate to their ability and effort. HPCA helps students develop independence and cultivate gifts, talents, interests, and life skills. Our greatest goal is to develop Ambassadors for Christ who will allow their convictions to determine their behavior and actions.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Park Christian Academy cost?

Highland Park Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $10,098 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Highland Park Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Highland Park Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Highland Park Christian Academy offer?

Highland Park Christian Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Highland Park Christian Academy?

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

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The average private school tuition in Hyattsville, MD is $14,401 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hyattsville, MD is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).