Christian Academy of Laurel in Laurel, MD serves coed students from prekindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community. Founded in 1971, the school has an enrollment of 190 students and a studentteacher ratio of 16:1 with an average class size of 15.
The school is affiliated with the Baptist tradition and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Approximately 93% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the most diverse private schools in Maryland.
Tuition is charged with rolling admissions and summer school programs are available.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christian Academy of Laurel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,000-$10,000
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ChoirIntramural Sports
STEAM Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Christian Academy of Laurel offer?
Christian Academy of Laurel offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Christian Academy of Laurel?
The application deadline for Christian Academy of Laurel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 2/20/2026
my school is good I have been since kindergarten and I love it there and wise I can still be there
5 3/14/2023
My son loves this school.
5 9/20/2022
Hi, I`m a kid here and I love this place! I`ve been here for 6 years and honestly, it`s amazing! There are fewer students so the teachers can pay more attention to kids separately, and it`s just great!
5 5/20/2022
My daughter loves this school. She loves her teachers and the school staff. She is learning and growing in this school. I love the academic program taught at CAL. I will enroll my daughter in their sports program this summer.
5 5/17/2016
I can't say enough good things about the first baptist school of laurel. My children, in 3rd and 5th grade, have received a quality education that is strongly based on solid biblical truths. They have learned foundational academics but have also built character and grown spiritually. My children's standardized test scores have been at or above age level. I am so happy that my children go to a school where prayer is not only allowed but strongly encouraged. I was hospitalized midway through the school year. This difficult experience was made bearable for my children through the love and support of the school. We have been truly blessed by our family's experience at FBSL.
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