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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 533 students in Mount Airy, MD, 19% of all K-12 students in Mount Airy, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of private schools in Mount Airy, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mount Airy Private Schools (2026-27)

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Cornerstone Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
16151B Old Frederick Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
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Mount Airy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
16700 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-4321
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2002 Back Acre Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-5323
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Map of Hopewell Mennonite School
Hopewell Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
14910 Harrisville Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-0505
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Little Travelers Daycare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
13868 Old Annapolis
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-5272
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Mount Airy, MD Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
533
Students
$15,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mount Airy)
This State (MD)
# Schools
5 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
533 Students
143,597 Students
% Students of Color
10%
39%
0.47
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
380 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
69%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
134 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
15,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$15,974
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mount Airy, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Mount Airy, MD include Mount Airy Christian Academy and Cornerstone Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mount Airy?
5 private schools are located in Mount Airy.
How diverse are private schools in Mount Airy?
Mount Airy private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Mount Airy go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Mount Airy are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Airy?
60% of private schools in Mount Airy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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