Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Silver Oak Academy
About the School
- Silver Oak Academy in Keymar, MD, is a rural all–boys alternative school serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 23 students.
- Founded in 2024, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by six full–time teachers.
- The nonsectarian institution reports a high student diversity rate, with 95.65% of its students representing students of color.
- As a member of the Alternative School Network, Silver Oak Academy offers specialized programs for exceptional children in a rural Maryland setting.
- Silver Oak Academy ranks among the top 20% of Maryland private schools for student diversity within its grade span and community type.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Silver Oak Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Silver Oak Academy often compared to?
Silver Oak Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Gerstell Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Silver Oak Academy?
The application deadline for Silver Oak Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Silver Oak Academy vs. Gerstell Academy
The nearest high school to Silver Oak Academy is Springdale Preparatory School (8.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mother Seton School (7.8 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
100 Creamery Road
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(301) 447-3165
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
500 Main St
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(443) 671-0051
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
402 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-1050
Distance: 9.7 mi
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Baptist
13802 Long Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-7259
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
500 Main St
New Windsor, MD 21776
(443) 671-0051
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
402 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students
Baptist
13802 Long Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-7259
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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1055 Montessori Drive
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(410) 848-6283
Distance: 10.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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(717) 359-7148
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
100 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-3165
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
500 Main St
New Windsor, MD 21776
(443) 671-0051
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
402 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1738 Old Taneytown Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-1050
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students
Baptist
13802 Long Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-7259
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
100 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-3165
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
402 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
401 Stone Road
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 386-0655
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
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1601 Wheyfield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-7000
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(227) 203-3200
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(227) 203-3200
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(227) 203-2200
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(227) 203-1900
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(227) 203-1900
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(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
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Top 20%10
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(227) 203-1560
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-1560
9271.6 miles
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