St. Stevens Christian Academy
African Methodist Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–1
Essex, MD
1527 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of Christian schools in Maryland
St. Stevens Christian Academy is an African Methodist Episcopal private school in Essex, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 1st grade. It has about 16 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland. Students attend about 10 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 Pre-K–1
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 71 Christian elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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 St. Stevens 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 St. Stevens Christian Academy
What grades does St. Stevens Christian Academy serve?
St. Stevens Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend St. Stevens Christian Academy?
About 16 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Stevens 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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