Deford Christian Academy exists for the purpose of equipping individuals to live in harmony with the will of God and to apply unchanging Biblical principles to their lives.
The Staff--both paid and volunteers are truly dedicated to Christian Education.
We believe we are called by God to minister to the children who sit in our classrooms.
It is our goal to not only provide a quality education for the students, but more importantly, to nurture them in God's Word and help prepare them for a life of service to God.
It is our desire to be found faithful to our calling.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Deford Christian Academy exists for the purpose of equipping individuals to live in harmony with the will of God and to apply unchanging Biblical principles to their lives. The Staff--both paid and volunteers are truly dedicated to Christian Education. We believe we are called by God to minister to the children who sit in our classrooms. It is our goal to not only provide a quality education for the students, but more importantly, to nurture them in God's Word and help prepare them for a life of service to God. It is our desire to be found faithful to our calling.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Deford Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Deford Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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