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Calvary Christian School

17 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112

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Calvary Christian School was founded in 1982 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church.

All faculty members of Calvary are born-again Christians who are dedicated to serving the Lord.

Each faculty member has been carefully and prayerfully selected and is spiritually and academically well qualified to teach and serve our students.

CCS is owned and operated by Calvary Baptist Church, an independent, fundamental, local Baptist church.

The school takes the same fundamental position as the church in its beliefs regarding the Word of God, separation from the standards and morals of the world, etc.

All programs are based on the authority of God's Word, emphasize the fundamentals of the Christian faith, utilize a Bible-centered approach, and maintain a faculty of only born-again believers in Jesus Christ.

With the Lord's help and leadership we seek to train students in spiritual, mental), physical, and social areas, keeping before them the goals of Christ-likeness, separation from the world, and allegiance to Biblical truth.

We stand without apology for the old-time Gospel. Our purpose at CCS is to educate students in truth and righteousness and, in so doing, support their families and Bible-believing churches.

Our mission is to produce academically well-prepared students who are spiritually minded and who will influence those around them for the Lord Jesus Christ for a lifetime.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 77 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Calvary Christian School was founded in 1982 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church. All faculty members of Calvary are born-again Christians who are dedicated to serving the Lord. Each faculty member has been carefully and prayerfully selected and is spiritually and academically well qualified to teach and serve our students. CCS is owned and operated by Calvary Baptist Church, an independent, fundamental, local Baptist church. The school takes the same fundamental position as the church in its beliefs regarding the Word of God, separation from the standards and morals of the world, etc. All programs are based on the authority of God's Word, emphasize the fundamentals of the Christian faith, utilize a Bible-centered approach, and maintain a faculty of only born-again believers in Jesus Christ. With the Lord's help and leadership we seek to train students in spiritual, mental), physical, and social areas, keeping before them the goals of Christ-likeness, separation from the world, and allegiance to Biblical truth. We stand without apology for the old-time Gospel. Our purpose at CCS is to educate students in truth and righteousness and, in so doing, support their families and Bible-believing churches. Our mission is to produce academically well-prepared students who are spiritually minded and who will influence those around them for the Lord Jesus Christ for a lifetime.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Calvary Christian School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 77 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).