Calvary Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked DE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 408 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Calvary Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Assembly of God

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Calvary Christian Academy
Pre-K	74
Kind	30
1	32
2	28
3	28
4	30
5	28
6	30
7	22
8	32
9	18
10	18
11	18
12	20

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Year Founded

1985

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 3, 2027

Campus Size

10 acres

School Motto

Calvary Christian Academy Shapes Lives for Eternity Through Biblical Truth and Academic Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

408 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and polo shirts

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

Please call for tuition rates

Summer Program Cost

$225

Summer Program Cost Notes

Weekly

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,600

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

98%

Admissions Director

Aaron Coon

Admissions Associate

Laura Hodgson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCross Country

Drill TeamFootball

SoccerVolleyball

Colors

Burgundy, White, Light Grey

School Mascot

Lion

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Community Service ProjectsMentoring

Student GovernmentYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaFine Arts

Musical TheatreViolin

Worship Band

School Notes

Calvary Christian Academy is celebrating 40 years of service to Kent County, Delaware.
CCA is the largest non-denominational K-12 private Christian school in this area, and we are solvent and growing. God has truly blessed CCA over the past 40 years, and we are growing in "wisdom and stature" each year.
We thank God for the opportunity to serve our community, and we look forward to meeting you.

Current student-to-teacher ratio is 1 to 15
Certified teaching staff
College Preparatory - we offer in-house college courses from Cairn University. Many of our high school teachers are also adjunct professors fro Cairn University and are therefore able to teach dual-credit classes for ONLY $240 extra per class. There are currently 10 classes offered, and they are available to our juniors and seniors who qualify.
67% of our Jr. and Sr. High staff have advanced degrees
Community service requirements to graduate
Restoration discipline and strong stance on bullying

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calvary Christian Academy cost?

Calvary Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students and $225 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Calvary Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Calvary Christian Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 86%.

What sports does Calvary Christian Academy offer?

Calvary Christian Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Calvary Christian Academy's ranking?

Calvary Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Calvary Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Calvary Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Delaware is $13,904 for elementary schools and $19,544 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).