Cornerstone Christian Academy
Tel:
(215)724-6858
- Cornerstone's commitment to the educational and spiritual success of our students is foundational to our curriculum objectives.
- In the summaries below, you will see an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills as well as character.
- The learning process is further enhanced through courses in art, music, computers, library science, and physical education.
- The educational philosophy of Cornerstone Christian Academy reflects our vision of a Christian learning community in partnership with the family that develops the whole child to their highest potentials: intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, cultural, and moral.
- To thrive in the world as self-reliant citizens all children should develop intellectually, taught with the highest standards of instruction from the basic skills to higher order concepts and cultural literacy, all children should develop spiritually, nurtured in faith, wisdom and biblical knowledge, in order to represent God's people in the world and walk in God's light through their lives.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 191 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: May. 1 / Jun. 29
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 191 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | May. 1 / Jun. 29 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial assistance available. Average family tuition is $2500 |
| % on Financial Aid | 99% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Computer Club Arts and Music Programs: Voices in Praise Choir |
School Notes
- Cornerstone's commitment to the educational and spiritual success of our students is foundational to our curriculum objectives. In the summaries below, you will see an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills as well as character. The learning process is further enhanced through courses in art, music, computers, library science, and physical education. The educational philosophy of Cornerstone Christian Academy reflects our vision of a Christian learning community in partnership with the family that develops the whole child to their highest potentials: intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, cultural, and moral. To thrive in the world as self-reliant citizens all children should develop intellectually, taught with the highest standards of instruction from the basic skills to higher order concepts and cultural literacy, all children should develop spiritually, nurtured in faith, wisdom and biblical knowledge, in order to represent God's people in the world and walk in God's light through their lives.
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