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Belair Baptist Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Bowie, MD

2801 Belair Dr, Bowie, MD 20715

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Maryland
  • Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Bowie since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Bowie, Maryland, Belair Baptist Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 39% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
53
Teachers
8.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 37 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Christian schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 73 Christian schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    38’11–1250’13–1444’15–1644’17–1851’19–2054’21–2253’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K4
    16
    26
    34
    44
    55
    62
    74
    86
    94
    103
    114
    121

    Student body

    Black66%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Asian11%
    Two or more races8%
    White4%

    Member of

    • Accelerated Christian Education

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Belair Baptist Christian Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Belair Baptist Christian Academy

    What grades does Belair Baptist Christian Academy serve?

    Belair Baptist Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Belair Baptist Christian Academy?

    About 53 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Belair Baptist Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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