Epworth Christian School

14511 Sycamore Road Laurel, DE 19956
epworthcs.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Epworth Christian School Photo #1 - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!
Epworth Christian School Photo #2 - Third grade gets prepared for a test.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Epworth Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the largest enrollment at 46 students, far above every other grade, which otherwise stay in a tight range of 13 to 20 students.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
WINGS Program and N.I.L.D. for differentiated instruction
Year Founded
1979
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Student Body

Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pant, polo shirts, uniform shorts, jumpers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

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Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

School Notes

  • Epworth Christian School was conceived in the hearts of the congregation at Epworth Fellowship Church in 1979.
  • After 32 years, ECS esteems itself in providing excellence in education to the children and families of this community.
  • We are proud to have quality staff who consider ministry to children to be as important as academics.
  • At ECS, we are committed to partnering with parents to continue to offer the best PreK-8 program on the Eastern Shore.
  • Epworth Christian School (ECS) – the Christian Home Extended - reinforces the faith and values of Christian parents.
  • We believe that: (1) policies and procedures governing the school should be consistent with the standards of the Bible, which is God’s inspired Word; (2) each child is unique, created in God’s image to live a life of faith and service; (3) faith in Christ must be applied to all areas of life; and (4) that God’s Word has the answers to individual and world problems.
  • As an educational institution, our objective is for each child to ultimately develop a Christ-centered worldview and a strong Christian belief system.
  • It is our goal to partner with and encourage parents in their efforts to teach, shape, equip, encourage and love their children.
  • Our vision is that a strong faith in our God and biblical values will be foundational within each child, and will anchor and navigate them through each state of their development here at ECS and through all arenas of life.
  • As educators, we have been given the privilege of impacting the spiritual and academic development of the children placed in our classrooms.
  • It is the goal of the ECS faculty, staff and School Board to be good stewards of the potential of each child placed in our care and encourage them towards excellence.
  • Epworth Christian School was conceived in the hearts of the congregation at Epworth Fellowship Church in 1979. After 28 years, ECS esteems itself in providing excellence in education to the children and families of this community. We are proud to have quality staff who consider ministry to children to be as important as academics. At ECS, we are committed to partnering with parents to continue to offer the best PreK-8 program on the Eastern Shore. Epworth Christian School (ECS) – the Christian Home Extended - reinforces the faith and values of Christian parents. We believe that: (1) policies and procedures governing the school should be consistent with the standards of the Bible, which is God’s inspired Word; (2) each child is unique, created in God’s image to live a life of faith and service; (3) faith in Christ must be applied to all areas of life; and (4) that God’s Word has the answers to individual and world problems. As an educational institution, our objective is for each child to ultimately develop a Christ-centered worldview and a strong Christian belief system. It is our goal to partner with and encourage parents in their efforts to teach, shape, equip, encourage and love their children. Our vision is that a strong faith in our God and biblical values will be foundational within each child, and will anchor and navigate them through each state of their development here at ECS and through all arenas of life. As educators, we have been given the privilege of impacting the spiritual and academic development of the children placed in our classrooms. It is the goal of the ECS faculty, staff and School Board to be good stewards of the potential of each child placed in our care and encourage them towards excellence.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Epworth Christian School cost?
Epworth Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,100 for private students.
What schools are Epworth Christian School often compared to?
Epworth Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Child Craft Company by visitors of our site.
What sports does Epworth Christian School offer?
Epworth Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Epworth Christian School?
The application deadline for Epworth Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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