Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Lanham, MD
6511 Princess Garden Pkwy, Lanham, MD 20706
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-College-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Lanham
- 92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In Lanham, Maryland, Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 86 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. The school reports that about 92% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 86
- Teachers
- 4.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 92% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of independent high schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 13 independent high schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy
What grades does Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy serve?
Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy?
About 86 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mt. Zion Preparatory 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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