Cornerstone Christian Academy
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 (2022-23)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: May. 1 / Jun. 29
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
May. 1 / Jun. 29
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
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.
Source: Verified school update
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