Fairwinds Christian School

801 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE, 19701-0197
Tel: (302)328-7404
Grades: NS - 12 | 177 students
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Our mission is to assist parents in the local church in the task of training young people to their fullest potential spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Fairwinds Christian School promotes a Bible based philosophy that guides young people in developing a consistent and fruitful testimony which will impact a constantly changing world. Fairwinds Christian School is a traditional school with grades PK-3 year olds to 12th grade. All of the subjects are teacher instructed and guided. Our school provides a college preparatory curriculum using primarily the ABeka and Bob Jones text materials.

School Overview:
Fairwinds Christian School
School Membership(s) American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 1972
Student Body
Total Students 177 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 45% (DE School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 13%
Average Class Size 12 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1270
Average ACT score 20
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,750
Tuition Notes 2nd and 3rd child discounts available.
Admissions Director Phyllis Lemmon
Admissions Associate Cindy Armstrong
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Soccer Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama Team Photo Club

School Notes:

    • Our mission is to assist parents in the local church in the task of training young people to their fullest potential spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Fairwinds Christian School promotes a Bible based philosophy that guides young people in developing a consistent and fruitful testimony which will impact a constantly changing world. Fairwinds Christian School is a traditional school with grades PK-3 year olds to 12th grade. All of the subjects are teacher instructed and guided. Our school provides a college preparatory curriculum using the ABeka and Bob Jones text materials.
    • Our school offers the benefit of a small classroom size and yet remains competitive in sports. Our boys basketball team has won 6 Championship titles within their division.
    • Students have been able to challenge their creativity by participating in annual music programs, art classes, and dinner theatres.
    • Come see what is happening at Fairwinds Christian School where we strive to make students academically strong and spiritually mature!

    Profile last updated: 09/14/2012

Nearby Schools:

Fairwinds Christian School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
Great New Beginnings
Gr. K-1 | 0.9 mi. away
Highland Mennonite School
Gr. 1-10 | 0.9 mi. away
New Castle KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.4 mi. away
St John S Lutheran School
Gr. 1-8 | 1.7 mi. away
Creative Learning Academy
Gr. PK-1 | 2 mi. away

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