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Mount Aviat Academy

399 Childs Rd Childs, MD 21916

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,900
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • The mission of Mount Aviat Academy is to to provide instruction in the message of Christ, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, within the context of the gentle and caring spirit of St. Francis de Sales; to offer an innovative educational environment that promotes high academic standards; and to instill the principles of scholarship, citizenship and service in the minds and hearts of the students.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,900
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mount Aviat Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1960
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
No more, no less than your best

Student Body

Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Admissions Director
Charlene Nichols
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Mascot
Knight

School Notes

  • The mission of Mount Aviat Academy is to to provide instruction in the message of Christ, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, within the context of the gentle and caring spirit of St. Francis de Sales; to offer an educational environment that promotes high academic standards; and to instill the principles of scholarship, citizenship and service in the minds and hearts of the students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Aviat Academy cost?
Mount Aviat Academy's tuition is approximately $6,900 for private students.
What schools are Mount Aviat Academy often compared to?
Mount Aviat Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Tri-state Christian Academy, The Tome School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Mount Aviat Academy offer?
Mount Aviat Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mount Aviat Academy?
The application deadline for Mount Aviat Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School; Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
PreK Last Day Celebration
June 08, 2027 (Tuesday)
12:00 Dismissal; Last Day of School; No After Care
June 09, 2027 (Wednesday)

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The average private school tuition in Maryland is $15,943 for elementary schools and $20,637 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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