The Frederick Adventist Academy (FAA) is a Seventh-day Adventist elementary school offering kindergarten through eighth grade.
FAA offers several extracurricular activites in athletics, clubs, and the arts.
FAA provides an extensive experiential learning environment, including field trips and multi-day study tours to historical and educational sites.
FAA emphasizes respect, honesty, and diligence in its' academics and social environment.
FAA promotes spiritual ideals, service to God and humanity, academic excellence, physical achievements and Christian social development. FAA's goal is to help each child reach their highest potential.
The Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of education is based upon the belief that God is the Creator - that He made man in His own image, perfect in every way, with great intellectual powers, a child of God.
FAA believes that God has ordained a plan of education for His people, an education that is Christ-centered.
FAA accepted the Biblical principle, "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.".
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Frederick Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ESL Language Based
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for a tour-Tuition rates vary from Primary to Secondary.
Admissions Director
Beckie Carbaugh
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Julia Pumroy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Girl Club, Beyblades, Cooking Club, Environmental Club, Lego Club, Robotics Club, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ASL Choir, Bell Choir, Crochet Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
K-4 Soccer
American Girl Club, Beyblades, Cooking Club, Environmental Club, Lego Club, Robotics Club, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ASL Choir, Bell Choir, Crochet Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
K-4 Soccer
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Frederick Adventist Academy offer?
Frederick Adventist Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
What is Frederick Adventist Academy's ranking?
Frederick Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Frederick Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Frederick Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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