Delaware County Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 977 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,220
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Delaware County Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Delaware County Christian School
Nursery	26
Pre-K	80
Kind	51
1	46
2	63
3	63
4	67
5	63
6	65
7	68
8	68
9	64
10	91
11	76
12	86

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1950

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

977 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

56%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Mid Atlantic Christian Schools Association (MACSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,220

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Field HockeyFlag Football

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

WeightliftingWinter Track

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Knights

School Notes

Delaware County Christian School is a PK2 to 12 independent, coeducational, interdenominational day school with an enrollment of approximately 980 students located on two campuses in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Delaware County Christian School provides a college preparatory program within an evangelical Christian perspective.
The school's mission is to educate students who will serve God and impact the world through biblical thought and action.

Delaware County Christian School is a PK2 - 12 independent, coeducational, interdenominational day school with an enrollment of approximately 980 students located on two campuses in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Delaware County Christian School provides a college preparatory program within an evangelical Christian perspective. The school's mission is to educate students who will serve God and impact the world through biblical thought and action.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Delaware County Christian School cost?

Delaware County Christian School's tuition is approximately $23,220 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Delaware County Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Delaware County Christian School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Delaware County Christian School offer?

Delaware County Christian School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Delaware County Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Delaware County Christian School's ranking?

Delaware County Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Delaware County Christian School?

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

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5 5/5/2023

Excellent school. So grateful for the opportunity to send my child here.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,237 for elementary schools and $33,990 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).