Aquinas Academy is a small private, co-educational day school that is operated by Catholic laymen dedicated to promoting academic excellence within the tradition of a Catholic education.
Aquinas Academy offers personalized instruction, regarding each child as of infinite value in the sight of God.
Aquinas Academy offers a Catholic liberal arts education based on methodology modeled by its patron saints, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Bosco.
St. Thomas, one of the greatest intellectual figures in the history of the world and the Church, taught intellectual truths by using methods and language that is readily understandable.
St. John Bosco`s educational methods were to regard students as children of God and having infinite value.
The student`s educational and character formation must be personalized using charity and love.
It is the deliberate intention of the Academy to teach the faith not as an independent course within the school day, but as the Vatican II councilor document on Christian Education, Gravissumum Educationis, states: "to relate all of human culture to the good news of salvation so that the light of the faith will illumine everything that the students will gradually come to learn about the world, about life, and about the human person.".
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Aquinas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
12 students
Average SAT score
1100
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
40%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Drama Program, Math League
Chess Club, Drama Program, Math League
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aquinas Academy cost?
Aquinas Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What sports does Aquinas Academy offer?
Aquinas Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Aquinas Academy?
The application deadline for Aquinas Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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