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National Christian Academy

Ft Washington, MD

PrivateCombined · Grades Pre-K–12
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Church of God

Student Body

Coed

Enrollment

166 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.0%
x
White0.6%
x
Black or African American88.6%
x
Asian1.8%
x
Two or More Races5.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

National Christian Academy teaches all disciplines through a Bible-centered worldview, aiming to prepare students for “college, life, and eternity” while fostering godly character. Their approach emphasizes holistic development—rigorous academics alongside spiritual formation (e.g., Bible instruction, chapel) and supportive learning structures such as small class sizes and personalized attention.

Admissions

Updated 8mo ago

National Christian Academy directs families to apply through its online application (via the “Apply Now” link) and submit required documents such as an official transcript, last two years’ report cards (for students entering 1st and up), a long-form birth certificate, immunization records, custody documents (if applicable), and the service program statement. (ncaeagles.org) Once all required documentation (including certified official records from a prior school, if applicable) is received, the application is marked complete; students entering K2–K4 move toward the interview step, while students entering 1st proceed to testing. (ncaeagles.org) Entrance testing is required for prospective students entering grades K5–1; the site also notes that 1st-grade applicants take an entrance exam on Saturdays starting at 10:00am and should bring #2 pencils plus a $50 testing fee (testing is scheduled by contacting the school). (ncaeagles.org) After testing (as applicable), families complete an administrative interview with the principal or vice-principal and the school renders an acceptance decision; accepted families then complete online enrollment and finalize financial documents/required fees for the student to be enrolled. (ncaeagles.org) Key requirements/dates called out include an October 1 age cutoff for K2–K5 (and potty-training expectations for K3–K5), plus posted fees such as a $122 application fee (K2–1), $50 testing fee (K5–1), and a $400 enrollment fee. (ncaeagles.org) The website pages reviewed do not describe a formal waitlist process or any specific priority categories (e.g., sibling/church priority), so families would need to contact the school office for current availability and any priority/waitlist policies. (ncaeagles.org)

Admissions Timeline

Updated 8mo ago

Interview: Required
Testing: Required
App Fee: $122
School Hours

Updated 8mo ago

8:25 am – 3:25 pm

After-School Care

Updated 8mo ago

Available
Before & Aftercare Monthly: $450 Aftercare Monthly: $350 Beforecare Monthly: $150

Before & Aftercare / Aftercare / Beforecare are listed under “Tuition & Fees” with monthly pricing, but no hours or additional details are provided on that page.

Private school survey

PSS ID A9103243

Community
Suburb, Large
Religious orientation
Church of God
School type
Conservative Christian
Student body
Coed
Enrollment
166 students
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Daily instruction
7.0 hours

Student demographics

Hispanic/Latino3.0%
x
White0.6%
x
Black or African American88.6%
x
Asian1.8%
x
Two or More Races5.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x

Sources