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Christian Academy of Laurel

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

Laurel, MD

15002 First Baptist Ln, Laurel, MD 20707

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Laurel
  • Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Laurel since at least 2011

Christian Academy of Laurel is a Baptist private school in Laurel, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 160 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 34% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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–8
Students
160
Teachers
15.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 88 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 75% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 71 Christian elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    119’11–1294’13–1493’15–1699’17–18110’19–20136’21–22160’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K31
    125
    222
    315
    414
    510
    615
    720
    88

    Student body

    Black69%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian9%
    Two or more races6%
    White4%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Christian Academy of Laurel 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 Christian Academy of Laurel

    What grades does Christian Academy of Laurel serve?

    Christian Academy of Laurel serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Christian Academy of Laurel?

    About 160 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christian Academy of Laurel?

    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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