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Harford Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Darlington, MD

1736 Whiteford Rd, Darlington, MD 21034

Overall grade: B-

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

  • A-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Darlington since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Darlington, Maryland, Harford Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 490 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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
490
Teachers
49.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 243 girls, 247 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 90% of Christian schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 73 Christian schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    400’11–12284’15–16279’17–18260’19–20406’21–22490’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K47
    153
    239
    340
    445
    535
    639
    745
    835
    930
    1034
    1128
    1220

    Student body

    White93%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Harford Christian School 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 Harford Christian School

    What grades does Harford Christian School serve?

    Harford Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Harford Christian School?

    About 490 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harford Christian School?

    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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