Established in 1985, Cornerstone Christian Academy offers an outstanding education in a warm and friendly environment to students in our infant/toddler program through 8th grade education serving the children of New Hampshire and Western Maine.
We are a community that believes the best education takes place within the context of relationships, and the unique giftedness of every child is valued.
Not only do we value excellence in academics, we are committed to enriching our students in a foundation of faith that will carry them through their high school years and beyond.
We are excited about the future at Cornerstone Christian Academy and believe we are a focused learning community, prepared to help students transform their world from the foundation of God's unchanging values.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,990
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 1, 2026
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 9, 2027
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants/skirts with Polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$350 enrollment fee
% on Financial Aid
44%
Admissions Associate
Ruth Merrill
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtMusic
School Notes
- School Motto: 'To provide a Christ-centered foundation where character and academic excellence are nurtured in each student.'
- School Mascot: Lion
- Established in 1985, Cornerstone Christian Academy offers an outstanding education in a warm and friendly environment to students in preschool through 8th grade education serving the children of New Hampshire and Western Maine. Based on biblical principles and centered on Jesus Christ, we are first and foremost a faith community. Secondly, we are a community that believes the best education takes place within the context of relationships, and the unique giftedness of every child is valued. Not only do we value excellence in academics, we are committed to enriching our students in a foundation of faith that will carry them through their high school years and beyond. We are excited about the future at Cornerstone Christian Academy and believe we are a focused learning community, prepared to help students transform their world from the foundation of God's unchanging values.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cornerstone Christian Academy cost?
Cornerstone Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,990 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cornerstone Christian Academy is Brewster Academy (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ossipee Co-op Preschool (5.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
68 Main Street
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wolfeboro Camp School ![Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.]( "Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.")
Special Program Emphasis
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
7.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
12.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
27 Durrell Rd
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-8300
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-8300
13.2 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wolfeboro Camp School ![Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.]( "Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.")
Special Program Emphasis
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
7.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
12.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
1890 North Rd
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
15.3 miles
Gr: 12 | 62 students Sports: 2
Shepherds River Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
11 Porter Rd
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
18.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
68 Main Street
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students
Wolfeboro Camp School ![Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.]( "Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.")
Special Program Emphasis
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
7.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
12.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Shepherds River Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
11 Porter Rd
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
18.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
19 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 759-3046
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 759-3046
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
68 Main Street
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students
Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
27 Durrell Rd
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-8300
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-8300
13.2 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
Emmanuel Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
24 Eastern Ave
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5353
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5353
17.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
19 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 759-3046
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 759-3046
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Milton Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
62 Dawson St
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-9337
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-9337
19.7 miles
Gr: NS | 24 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
9577.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Best St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
9577.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Belmont High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
9577.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
9578.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Farmington Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Thayer Dr
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
9579.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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