North Stonington Christian Academy is a private Christian school,
offering grades Pre-K through 12.
We are set in a quiet rural
location minutes off of I-95.
We serve the area of SE Connecticut
as well as southern Rhode Island.
We offer quality Christian
education, small class size, and a family atmosphere.
We use the
ABeka Christian curriculum and offer extra-curricular programs
including basketball, soccer, running club, private music
instruction, drama, high school chorus, etc.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Learning Programs Supported | work with town special services to provide needed help in areas such as speech therapy, diagnostic services |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 130 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K tuition scaled according to number of full or half days attending. Additional fees: Resource Fee, Technology Fee (grades 7-12) |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Pamela B. Wilkinson |
| Admissions Associate | Lynda J. Finkbeiner |
School Notes:
- NSCA was founded in 1981 as a ministry of the Second Baptist Church of North Stonington. The educational program is designed to provide a quality education for those who meet the admission requirements.
- Our objectives are: To lead each student to personal faith in Christ as Savior and Lord, To teach the Bible as the inspired, authoritative Word of God and assist students to apply biblical principles to every aspect of life, To help each student develop a lifestyle that is distinctly Christian in thought and action, To encourage each student to strive for the highest academic achievement within his potential, To promote physical fitness, good health habits, and wise use of the body as the temple of God, To encourage positive self-esteem and instill a desire in each student to fully develop his unique God-given talents and interests, To instill within each student a love of country and appreciation of our American heritage.
Profile last updated: 01/21/2015
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Stonington Institute School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St Michael School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St Pius X Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Students Grades
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PawcatuckSt Michael School
(Roman Catholic)63 Liberty St
Pawcatuck, CT, 06379
(860)599-1084(Roman Catholic)3.3 mi | 169 students | Gr. KG-8 -
WesterlySt Pius X Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)32 Elm St
Westerly, RI, 02891
(401)596-5735(Roman Catholic)3.9 mi | 197 students | Gr. PK-8 -
StoningtonA Child's Garden Montessori School
Montessori School28 Whittaker Drive
Stonington, CT, 06378
(860)572-1283Montessori School4.9 mi | 20 students | Gr. NS-K -
StoningtonPine Point School89 Barnes Rd
Stonington, CT, 06378
(860)535-06064.9 mi | 251 students | Gr. PK-9 -
North StoningtonStonington Institute School
Alternative School (Non-sectarian)75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT, 06359
(860)449-0611Alternative School (Non-sectarian)5.2 mi | 43 students | Gr. 7-12
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