About the School
- New Life Christian Academy in Upper Marlboro, MD, serves 241 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school is affiliated with the Church of God and offers co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.
- The student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 22 teachers serving the student body.
- The student population is predominantly students of color, comprising approximately 97.5% of enrollment.
- Tuition rates and other enrollment specifics align with regional private school norms in Upper Marlboro.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?
The application deadline for New Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Life Christian Academy is Fairhaven School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greater Mt. Nebo Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bowie KinderCare (3.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
African Methodist Episcopal
1001 Old Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 249-5142
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Mitchelleville Rd.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-7244
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 1000 students
Special Education School
4400 Solomons Island Rd Room E-207
Harwood, MD 20776
(443) 923-7800
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 1000 students
Special Education School
4400 Solomons Island Rd Room E-207
Harwood, MD 20776
(443) 923-7800
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
9800 Lottsford Road
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 955-1160
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Special Education School
1330 McCormick Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 881-0078
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
African Methodist Episcopal
1001 Old Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 249-5142
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-8060
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
14710 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0203
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Mitchelleville Rd.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-7244
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3120 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-9167
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
14200 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 262-2510
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-4170
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pointer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Parkington Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0220
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0220
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
C. Elizabeth Rieg
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Northview Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 218-1520
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 218-1520
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Davidsonville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
3.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Heather Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
3.9 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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