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Mount Airy Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 521 students in Mount Airy, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland private high school average acceptance rate of 77%.
100% of private high schools in Mount Airy, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mount Airy Private High Schools (2026-27)

Cornerstone Academy Photo
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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Hopewell Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
14910 Harrisville Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-0505
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Mount Airy, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
521
Students
+36.0% (+138 students) 10-yr
$15,000
Avg. Tuition
-21.1% (-$4,000) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+114.3% (+8 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+42.9% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mount Airy)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
286 Schools
# Students
521 Students
73,728 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025152264253
2024152260245
2023115266247
2022102288257
2021102270249
2020102260235
201990258242
201890257238
201797257246
201698251241
201596234220
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% Students of Color
10%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202510%36%32%
202410%35%31%
20238%35%31%
20225%37%30%
20215%36%30%
20205%35%29%
20196%34%29%
20186%33%28%
201710%36%30%
201610%36%30%
20157%38%30%
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0.46
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.310.600.61
20240.310.600.60
20230.280.590.60
20220.420.580.58
20210.420.590.57
20200.420.580.57
20190.410.550.56
20180.410.550.55
20170.410.530.54
20160.410.530.54
20150.410.540.53
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
245 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
2,586 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%6%
20232%4%6%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20191%4%5%
20181%4%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20231%4%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
12,729 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20253%17%8%
20243%18%8%
20234%19%8%
20223%18%8%
20213%18%8%
20203%19%8%
20194%18%8%
20184%18%8%
20172%19%8%
20162%19%8%
20152%21%9%
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# White Students
378 Students
43,521 Students
% White Students
70%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202583%59%59%
202483%59%60%
202385%60%60%
202273%61%62%
202173%60%63%
202073%61%64%
201974%64%64%
201874%64%65%
201774%65%66%
201673%65%66%
201573%64%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
124 Students
11,669 Students
% of Others Students
23%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20259%15%17%
20249%14%15%
20238%13%16%
202223%11%16%
202123%12%15%
202023%10%14%
201921%11%14%
201821%11%13%
201723%9%14%
201624%9%13%
201524%8%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
8,739 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202513:19:110:1
202413:19:110:1
20239:18:110:1
20228:19:110:1
20218:19:110:1
20208:19:110:1
20198:18:110:1
20188:18:110:1
20178:18:110:1
201610:18:110:1
201510:19:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202542%59%57%
202442%59%57%
202329%59%57%
202249%59%56%
202149%58%56%
202049%58%56%
201929%59%55%
201829%57%55%
201749%58%55%
201670%57%54%
201570%57%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025111514
2024111514
202391514
202281514
202181514
202081514
201981514
201881414
201771414
201671414
201571414
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Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202511313
202411312
202311312
202211312
202111212
202011212
201911211
201811111
201711111
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$20,719

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$20,520$20,331$17,997
2024$20,520$19,484$17,011
2023$19,570$18,118$16,191
2022$21,000$17,865$15,821
2021$21,000$16,665$15,331
2020$21,000$16,013$15,046
2019$18,000$16,628$14,791
2018$18,000$16,352$14,527
2017$19,000$15,381$14,161
2016$19,000$15,502$13,713
2015$19,000$14,146$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202528%36%38%
202428%37%37%
20235%36%36%
202223%36%36%
202123%37%36%
202023%36%35%
20195%33%34%
20185%32%33%
201723%32%32%
201623%31%31%
201523%29%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
77%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Airy, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202590%77%79%
202490%77%81%
202390%78%81%
202265%76%81%
202165%77%81%
202065%75%81%
201990%76%81%
201890%75%80%
201765%75%81%
201665%75%80%
201565%76%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Mount Airy, MD?
The top ranked private high schools in Mount Airy, MD include Cornerstone Academy and Mount Airy Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Mount Airy?
3 private high schools are located in Mount Airy.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Airy?
100% of private high schools in Mount Airy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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