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Chapelgatechristianacademy

Marriottsville, MD

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Presbyterian

Student Body

Coed

Enrollment

386 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.9%
x
White39.6%
x
Black or African American39.4%
x
Asian8.5%
x
Two or More Races8.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

Chapelgate Christian Academy emphasizes a Christ-centered, relationship-based approach in which faculty and staff share a Christian worldview that shapes both curriculum/coursework and the way they mentor students. They aim to educate the whole child by treating each student as an individual created by God, intentionally developing character alongside academics. Spiritual formation is integrated through chapel and Bible instruction, with Bible content woven into Lower School academics and age-appropriate opportunities in Upper School to engage Scripture, ask hard questions, and grow in faith community.

Admissions

Updated 8mo ago

Chapelgate Christian Academy directs families to start by submitting an inquiry and optionally scheduling a tour/open house/shadow day through its online admissions portal. (chapelgateacademy.schooladminonline.com) To apply, families use the “Apply Now” link to access the Finalsite Enrollment parent portal (create an account/sign in), where they complete required forms, upload documents, and track completion via student checklists (the specific checklist items are not publicly listed without logging in). (chapelgateacademy.schooladminonline.com) The school states it has rolling admission beginning November 1 each year; Lower School testing occurs after the checklist is complete (K one-on-one, 1st small-group, 2nd–5th standardized), and 6th–12th grade applicants take an admissions assessment offered one Saturday each month beginning in January. (chapelgateacademy.org) Decisions are communicated after the Lower School assessment is graded and the checklist is complete, and for grades 6–12 the Admissions Director follows up within about two weeks of the admissions testing regarding next steps. (chapelgateacademy.org) The website materials reviewed do not describe a waitlist policy for admissions or any admissions priority categories (e.g., siblings/staff), so those details appear to require contacting admissions or accessing the logged-in portal. (chapelgateacademy.org)

Admissions Timeline

Updated 8mo ago

Application DeadlineNov 1
Testing: Required
School Hours

Updated 8mo ago

8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

After-School Care

Updated 8mo ago

Available
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Lower School students must be picked up by 3:00 PM unless they are enrolled in the Aftercare Program. Aftercare participants who are picked up after 6:00 PM will incur a late fee.

Private school survey

PSS ID A9302909

Community
Rural, Fringe
Religious orientation
Presbyterian
School type
Conservative Christian
Student body
Coed
Enrollment
386 students
Teachers (FTE)
35.6
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Daily instruction
6.5 hours

Student demographics

Hispanic/Latino3.9%
x
White39.6%
x
Black or African American39.4%
x
Asian8.5%
x
Two or More Races8.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x

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