Reid Temple Christian Academy (RTCA) offers a Christ-centered education with emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
RTCA serves approximately 300 students in pre-K (age two) through grade eight at one campus in Glenn Dale, Maryland.
RTCA is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization sponsored and supported in part by the Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church located on the same campus.
RTCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our students are immediately prepared to embrace the full aspect of knowing which is hard to accomplish in the traditional bureaucracy of public school systems.
Our teachers have created a ''Community of Learners'' where everyone participates in the answering process and analysis, which creates effective group learning dynamics.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Reid Temple Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2005
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Students are required to wear a uniform daily
Students are required to wear a uniform daily
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Reid Temple Christian Academy is a Pre-K 2 through grade 8 college preparatory co-educational day school in Prince George's County, Md. and we dream BIG! We are committed to providing a holistic Christian education which ministers to the whole child, in an environment rich in communication, science, technology, engineering and math (C-STEM). Our students are inspired to be creative, imaginative, and go beyond the classroom boundaries of learning!
Admissions Director
Dr. Echols
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Reid Temple Christian Academy (RTCA) offers a Christ-centered education with emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school serves approximately 300 students in pre-K (age two) through grade eight at their one campus located in Glenn Dale, Maryland. RTCA is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization sponsored and supported in part by the Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church located on the same campus. RTCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Our students are immediately prepared to embrace the full aspect of knowing which is hard to accomplish in the traditional bureaucracy of public school systems. Our teachers have created a ''Community of Learners'' where everyone participates in the answering process and analysis, which creates effective group learning dynamics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Reid Temple Christian Academy offer?
Reid Temple Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Reid Temple Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Reid Temple Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/24/2014
Does this school use the "Abeka Curriculum"? I hope and pray that you do. We have homeschool are daughter since preschool. She is going into the eight grade this up coming school year, and we are ready introduce her to a private school with moral and principles with structure from the holy bible. But you must have the Abeka Curriculum. Thank you for taking the time to replied. Great Day
Mrs. Proctor
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