Dawn Treader Christian School (2025-26 Profile)

1 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07501

Dawn Treader Christian School serves 117 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

The student:teacher of Dawn Treader Christian School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Dawn Treader Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1977

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

View Summer Program Details

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 18, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Dawn Treader Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy pants, DTCS Polo, Black dress shoes

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

Yearly cost

Summer Program Cost

$125

Summer Program Cost Notes

weekly

% on Financial Aid

55%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Ms. Darby

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Indoor SoccerSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Coding ClubNational Junior Honor Society

RoboticsStem Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

School Motto: To inspire and equip students to grow in spiritual maturity through biblical truth, to achieve academic excellence, and to impact the world for the kingdom of God. Dawn Treader Christian School educates the total student in an intercultural, Christian set
School Mascot: Lion

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dawn Treader Christian School cost?

Dawn Treader Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students and $125 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Dawn Treader Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Dawn Treader Christian School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.

Does Dawn Treader Christian School offer a summer program?

Yes, Dawn Treader Christian School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Dawn Treader Christian School offer?

Dawn Treader Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Dawn Treader Christian School?

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

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