Southern Maryland Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
White Plains, MD
9805 Faith Baptist Church Rd, White Plains, MD 20695
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
- Serving families in White Plains since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In White Plains, Maryland, Southern Maryland Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 347 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 50% 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, 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
- 347
- Teachers
- 36.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 179 girls, 168 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 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 77% of Christian schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 73 Christian schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Accelerated Christian Education
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Southern Maryland Christian 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 Southern Maryland Christian Academy
What grades does Southern Maryland Christian Academy serve?
Southern Maryland Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Southern Maryland Christian Academy?
About 347 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Southern Maryland 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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