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Mount Airy Private High Schools

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 79%.
100% of private high 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 High 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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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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Mount Airy, MD Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
521
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
3 Schools
287 Schools
# Students
521 Students
74,014 Students
% Students of Color
10%
37%
0.46
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
245 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
2,682 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
12,822 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
378 Students
43,554 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
124 Students
11,764 Students
% of Others Students
23%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
8,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$20,829
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%
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 Mount Airy Christian Academy and Cornerstone 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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