Mounthaven Christian Academy in Silver Spring, MD, is a co–ed Christian school serving undergraduate–level students in a midsize city setting.
The school has an enrollment of 4 students with 1 teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
Mounthaven Christian Academy has a student population that is 100% students of color, ranking it in the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for diversity.
The school offers elementary or secondary programs with a special emphasis, located within the Silver Spring city community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mounthaven Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mounthaven Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Mounthaven Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mounthaven Christian Academy is Atholton Adventist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Young School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Young School
(3)
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gan Israel Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
3.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
4.3 miles
Gr: K-10 Avg. class size: 15 students
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
5.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Young School
(3)
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
2 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gan Israel Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
6185 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2334 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
9236.8 miles
Gr: PK | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Westbriar Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
9236.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
9236.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Kilmer Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 846-8800
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 846-8800
9236.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Freedom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Lord Fairfax Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 506-7800
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 506-7800
9237 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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