The Messiah Academy in Fort Washington, MD, serves 23 students from pre–kindergarten through 2nd grade in a co–ed, suburban setting with a Pentecostal affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with three teachers supporting early elementary programs.
Established to provide education for young children, The Messiah Academy enrolls a fully diverse student body with 100% students of color.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for diversity, reflecting its community composition.
Located in a suburb of Fort Washington, The Messiah Academy offers private preschool and early elementary education with small class sizes.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Messiah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Messiah Academy?
The application deadline for The Messiah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Messiah Academy is National Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Messiah Academy The (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Messiah Academy The
(Pentecostal)
3216 Brinkley Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
- miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2261 Oxon Run Drive/also located at 8430 Glen Mar Road Ellicott City MD
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
5200 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-6886
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-6886
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Pathways School - Crossland Re Entry
Special Education School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
1.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
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