Pax Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Silver Spring, MD
3701 Spruell Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 99% of Christian schools in Maryland
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Silver Spring
Pax Academy is a Christian private school in Silver Spring, Maryland, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 88 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% of Christian schools in Maryland. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 88
- Teachers
- 59 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 46 girls, 42 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 99% of Christian schools in Maryland (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Christian schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 73 Christian 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 Pax 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 Pax Academy
What grades does Pax Academy serve?
Pax Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Pax Academy?
About 88 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pax 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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