Washington Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Olney, MD
16227 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, MD 20832
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Olney
- One of the most diverse private schools in Maryland
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Olney since at least 2011
Washington Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Olney, Maryland, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 289 students and around 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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
- 289
- Teachers
- 27.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 145 girls, 144 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% 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
- Association of Christian Schools International
- 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 Washington 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 Washington Christian Academy
What grades does Washington Christian Academy serve?
Washington Christian Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Washington Christian Academy?
About 289 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington 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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