Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School in Baltimore, MD, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1887, the school is one of the oldest private Christian schools in Baltimore with Baptist orientation and membership in the Association of Christian Schools International.
The school enrolls 136 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 14 teachers on staff.
Zion's student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Maryland for diversity.
Located in the Loch Raven area, the school offers K–12 private education within Baltimore city, providing an option for families seeking a Christian program with small class sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School
Pre-K	40
Kind	16
1	9
2	4
3	8
4	4
5	8
6	4
7	9
8	9
9	9
10	6
11	6
12	4

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Year Founded

1887

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Student Body

Total Students

136 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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What is Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School's ranking?

Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School?

The application deadline for Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School located?

Mt. Zion Baptist Christian School is located in the Loch Raven neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other private schools located in Loch Raven.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Baltimore, MD is $15,701 for elementary schools and $22,189 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baltimore, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).