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Mechanicsville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 64 students in Mechanicsville, MD, 3% of all K-12 students in Mechanicsville, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Mechanicsville, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Mechanicsville, MD (2026)

Map of Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 6 students
Baptist
39315 Romans Way
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 884-7366
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Victory Baptist Academy Photo
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
29855 Eldorado Farm Lane
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 884-8503
(1)
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Mechanicsville, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Friendship Mennonite School
Friendship Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Mennonite
25979 Friendship School Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
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Map of Loveville Mennonite School
Loveville Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Mennonite
25968 Loveville Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 475-3084
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Mechanicsville, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
64
Students
-42.3% (-47 students) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
+45.5% (+5.0 pp) 9-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-70.6% (-12.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mechanicsville)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
64 Students
143,278 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202532183179
202435179172
202333183174
202229195185
202129188180
202029178171
201928178175
201828177172
201734184180
201632182178
201528176167
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% Students of Color
16%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202516%38%34%
202416%37%34%
202316%38%33%
202216%38%33%
202116%37%32%
202016%37%32%
201916%36%31%
201816%35%31%
201711%37%32%
201611%37%32%
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0.43
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.430.660.65
20240.310.660.65
20230.270.660.65
20220.330.640.64
20210.330.650.64
20200.230.650.64
20190.140.630.63
20180.140.630.63
20170.160.610.61
20160.120.610.61
20150.090.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
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# Black Students
7 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
11%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511%16%7%
20245%17%7%
20235%17%8%
20228%17%7%
20218%17%7%
20203%17%8%
20194%16%7%
20184%17%7%
20179%17%7%
20166%17%7%
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# White Students
47 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
73%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202573%50%52%
202482%50%52%
202385%51%52%
202281%53%54%
202181%52%54%
202088%53%54%
201992%55%56%
201892%55%56%
201791%57%58%
201694%57%58%
201596%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202514%25%26%
202412%25%26%
20239%25%25%
202210%23%25%
202110%23%25%
20209%22%24%
20194%22%24%
20184%22%23%
20154%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201912:19:112:1
201812:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20167:110:112:1
201517:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202570%56%55%
202470%56%54%
202370%56%54%
202270%56%54%
202170%56%54%
202070%57%54%
201970%57%53%
201870%56%53%
201770%56%53%
201670%57%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMechanicsville, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025101615
2024101615
2023101615
2022101615
2021101615
2020101615
2019101615
2018101615
2017101615
2016101515
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mechanicsville, MD?
2 private schools are located in Mechanicsville, MD.
What percentage of students in Mechanicsville go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Mechanicsville are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mechanicsville?
100% of private schools in Mechanicsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Mechanicsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mechanicsville include: Gospel Light Baptist Academy vs. Victory Baptist Academy

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