Tri-State Christian Academy

What Tri-State Christian Academy does

Tri-State Christian Academy (TSCA) is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian school located at 146 Appleton Road in Elkton, Maryland, operating as a ministry of Crossroads Bible Church (formerly Baptist Bible Church). The school received Maryland State Department of Education approval as a non-public school in 2012 and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Maryland Association of Christian Schools (MACSA). TSCA delivers preschool through 12th-grade education using Abeka and BJU Press curricula, supplemented by weekly chapel services, fine arts programming, and a comprehensive athletic program. The high school offers a four-year college preparatory track with dual enrollment through a partnership with Cecil College's College Bound program, and additional offerings include a homeschool division and an ARC specialized instruction program for students requiring academic support.

TSCA generates revenue primarily through monthly tuition (billed over a nine-month academic year, September through May) and ancillary fees including extended care at $7.00 per hour per child (Early Stay from 6:30 a.m. and After Care until 6:00 p.m.), a New Student Enrollment Fee, and late pickup charges of $25 per 15 minutes. Secondary revenue streams include tax-deductible donations through the Crusader Legacy Foundation with tiered annual giving levels (Bronze up to $99 through Diamond $5,000+), and various fundraising programs (candy grams, spirit wear, yearbooks, golf tournaments, color fun runs, craft fairs, and Joe Corbi's fundraisers). A referral program offers tuition credits of $1,600 for one full-time student referral and $2,600 for two or more, credited over the first year only.

Distribution is exclusively direct: phone-based enrollment (410-398-6444), Touring Tuesday open houses every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on-campus summer athletic camps across basketball, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse, and community events such as the annual Back to School Bash, craft fairs, and drama productions. The school markets primarily through its website, community events, and referral programs, with no geographic expansion beyond Cecil County. Leadership comprises a Principal (Brad Kellum), two Administrative Directors (Nicole Kellum, Amy Scarbro), an Athletic Director (Chris Scarbro), plus directors for Early Education, Learning Support, and guidance counseling. The institution has no venture funding, no external ownership, and no disclosed financials.

Name

Tri-State Christian Academy

Legal name

Tri-State Christian Academy, Inc.

Website

https://tristatechristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-State Christian Academy is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian school in Elkton, Maryland, serving preschool through 12th-grade families in Cecil County with Abeka/BJU Press curricula, Cecil College dual enrollment, athletics, fine arts, and an ARC specialized instruction program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Private school programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• Homeschool support services
• Specialized academic instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments. Enrollment fees, tuition rates available in 2025-2026 rate sheet. Extended care services charged at $7.00 per hour per child.
2. Extended Care Services: Early Stay available from 6:30 a.m. at $7.00/hour/child. After Care until 6:00 p.m. at $7.00/hour/child. Late pickup fee of $25.00 per 15 minutes.
3. Donations and Legacy Foundation: Tax-deductible donations through Crusader Legacy Foundation. Annual giving support levels: Diamond ($5,000+), Ruby ($2,500+), Platinum ($1,000+), Gold ($500+), Silver ($100+), Bronze (up to $99).
4. Referral Credits: Tuition credits provided to families who refer new full-time students: $1,600 credit for one full-time student referral, $2,600 credit for two or more full-time student referrals (credited over 9 months, first year only).
5. Fundraising Programs: Various fundraisers including candy grams, spirit wear sales, yearbook sales, golf tournaments, color fun runs, craft fairs, and Joe Corbi's/Joe Corbis fundraisers. Funds support athletic department, senior class trips, and general school operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tri-State Christian Academy is a private K-12 Christian school offering preschool through 12th-grade education using Abeka and BJU Press curricula, including a 4-year college preparatory high school program with Cecil College dual enrollment. The school supplements academics with competitive athletics, fine arts, an ARC specialized instruction program, a homeschool support division, and supervised extended care (Early Stay and After Care) for working families.

Product overview

Tri-State Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian school offering a comprehensive educational program through distinct grade-level programs. The school provides preschool (P2-P4), elementary (K5-5th grade), middle school (6th-8th grade), and high school (9th-12th grade) programs using Abeka and BJU Press curricula, supplemented by fine arts, athletics, and specialized instruction. The high school offers a College Bound partnership with Cecil College for dual enrollment. Additional programs include a homeschool division and the Arc specialized instruction program. The school is a Maryland State-approved non-public institution and member of ACSI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Preschool Program Preschool program for children ages P2 through P4 using the Abeka Book curriculum system, providing instruction in Art, Physical Education, Music, Library, weekly chapel services with Bible lessons, and two annual seasonal musicals. Designed for families seeking early childhood Christian education.
• Elementary Program Elementary program for grades K5 through 5th using Abeka and BJU Press textbooks, with instruction in Music, Physical Education, Library, weekly chapel services, and two annual musical productions. Features small class sizes with Christian-based instruction.
• Middle School Program Middle school program for grades 6 through 8 using Abeka and BJU Press textbooks, offering accelerated math (Pre-Algebra in 7th grade, Algebra I for high school credit in 8th grade), Spanish, Art, Music, Band, Drama, Physical Education, and a National Junior Honor Society chapter.
• High School Program A 4-year college preparatory program for grades 9 through 12 using Abeka and BJU Press textbooks, partnered with Cecil College's College Bound program for college-level dual enrollment courses. Includes Bible classes, weekly chapel services, National Honor Society chapter, fine arts, athletics, and required community service hours for graduation.
• Home School Program A homeschool division offering curriculum coordination, liaison services between home and school, and academic portfolio development. Allows homeschool students to participate in Little Crusaders sports (grades 3-5), elective classes (Art, Music, Drama), field trips, academic competitions, and graduation ceremonies.
• ARC Specialized Instruction Program An onsite specialized instruction program for students needing academic support. Provides small group instruction in reading, language arts, and math with alternate curriculum design to meet individual learning needs. Directed by the Learning Support Director.
• Extended Care Services Supervised before and after school care services for enrolled students. Early Stay available from 6:30 a.m. at $7.00 per hour per child. After Care available until 6:00 p.m. at $7.00 per hour per child. Late pickup fee of $25.00 per 15 minutes.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering fall sports (Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball), winter sports (Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Co-Ed Swimming), and spring sports (Girls Soccer, Co-Ed Golf, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Volleyball). Directed by the Athletic Director.
• Summer Athletic Camps Summer sports camps designed to help players improve skills in basketball, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse. Camps run Monday through Thursday with various grade levels from elementary through high school, including Little Crusaders camp for grades 1-4.
• Fine Arts Program Drama productions and music programs including seasonal musicals for different grade levels, high school drama department performances, and weekly music instruction across all academic programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni impact in churches and communities as pastors, missionaries, educators, doctors, lawyers, business owners

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maryland State Department of EducationcoreOthers · 1 January 2012Tri-State Christian Academy, Inc. is a Maryland Department of Education approved non-public school for Kindergarten, Elementary (grades 1-8), and Secondary (grades 9-12). This approval status enables the school to operate as an accredited educational institution.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreOthersMember of ACSI providing access to Christian school network, professional development, academic competitions, and fine arts competitions (ACSI Academic and Fine Arts Competition).
• Cecil CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSCA has partnered with Cecil College in their 'College Bound' program allowing top students to take college-level courses in various disciplines including Math and English for dual enrollment credits.
• Crossroads Bible ChurchcoreOthersTSCA continues the tradition of Elkton Christian School/Academy, originally operated as a ministry of Baptist Bible Church (now Crossroads Bible Church). Church provides spiritual mentorship and guest speakers for weekly chapel services.
• MACSA (Maryland Association of Christian Schools)minorOthersMember of MACSA (Maryland Association of Christian Schools) serving multiple states, providing networking opportunities and industry representation.
• Galeone PhotographersGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography partner for school events, graduations, and activities. Provides online photo viewing and ordering for families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christian Academy of Louisville: Large non-denominational Christian school system in Louisville, KY serving preschool through 12th grade. Comparable to TSCA as a multi-program, ACSI-affiliated K-12 institution with college-preparatory academics, athletics, and fine arts.
• Liberty Christian Academy: K-12 Christian academy affiliated with Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Comparable to TSCA as a faith-based K-12 institution with college-preparatory academics, athletics, and fine arts; Liberty University is also the alma mater of TSCA's principal.
• Wheaton Academy: Christian K-12 school in West Chicago, IL with college-preparatory focus, dual enrollment opportunities, and ACSI membership. Similar to TSCA in mission, grade span, and emphasis on spiritual formation alongside rigorous academics.
• Bob Jones Academy: K-12 Christian day school in Greenville, SC operated alongside Bob Jones University. Highly comparable to TSCA — uses BJU Press curriculum (same as TSCA), serves Christian families across elementary through high school, and emphasizes college-prep academics with athletics and fine arts.
• Pensacola Christian Academy: K-12 Christian academy in Pensacola, FL operated by Pensacola Christian College. Mirrors TSCA's structure across preschool through grade 12, uses Abeka curriculum (same as TSCA's preschool), and offers a college-preparatory track with extracurricular athletics and fine arts.
• Westminster Academy: Christian K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale, FL affiliated with ACSI. Comparable to TSCA in offering college-prep academics, comprehensive athletics, and fine arts within a faith-based environment for preschool through 12th grade families.

Regional players

• Friends School of Baltimore: Independent Quaker K-12 school in Baltimore, MD. Regional peer competing with TSCA for Mid-Atlantic private school families, sharing small-class culture, college-prep academics, and comprehensive athletics/fine arts programs.
• McDonogh School: Independent K-12 day school in Owings Mills, MD. Regional peer competing with TSCA for Maryland private-school families with college-preparatory academics, athletics, and fine arts — though secular rather than faith-based.
• Calvert Hall College High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in the Baltimore area. Regional peer to TSCA's high school program within Maryland, competing for the same Cecil County/Baltimore-area college-bound families with a faith-based identity and strong athletics tradition.

Emerging players

• Abeka Academy: Online/homeschool academy operated by Abeka (the same curriculum provider TSCA uses). Adjacent peer — not a competing campus, but competes for Cecil County homeschool and remote-learning families who might otherwise have enrolled at TSCA's homeschool division.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mytsca
• Facebookfacebook.com/TriStateChristian

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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