School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
10-month and scholarships available
Admissions Director
Vicki Barham
School Notes
- Destiny Calling Academy is a private faith-based academy in Wilmington DE. DCA serves grades K-12 and specializes in providing programming for unique scholars and parents searching for holistic learning grounded in social emotional learning (SEL) and behavior practices.
- We have a team of highly equipped professionals that are committed to the positive growth and development of your child, our scholar.
- Learn more about us by visiting our website and scheduling a tour.
- Destiny Calling Academy (DCA) is a private school in
Wilmington that serves grades K-12. Our vision is to prepare
hearts, minds and lives for a great destiny. DCA is founded
on principles that support holistic learning and provides scholars
with a personalized learning experience differentiated for
their unique gifts. We are committed to social-emotional learning
and positive behavior modification with a strong focus on
academics. Our lead teachers hold Masters Degrees qualifying them
to provide an evidence-based classroom environment that promotes
inquiry.
To support our scholars development, we have the following professionals apart of our educational staff:
Counseling Specialist with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who is a Doctoral Candidate,
Behavior Specialist (Masters in Human Behavior, Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis & Doctoral Candidate) - Education Specialist (Doctorate of Education)
- Academic Support Coordinator (Masters in Education),
Nutrition Specialist (Masters in Nutrition, Masters in Public Health Administration)
We are excited to become apart of your child's development and academic journey.
Schedule a tour to visit our school today!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Destiny Calling Academy cost?
Destiny Calling Academy's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Destiny Calling Academy?
The application deadline for Destiny Calling Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 5.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
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(302) 834-2526
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
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(302) 834-8938
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Distance: 39.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
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1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
50 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-8090
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS | 200 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1700 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 999-0800
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students
Mennonite
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
50 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-8090
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS | 200 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1700 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 999-0800
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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(302) 731-7138
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Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
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41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
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North East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
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300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
9285.6 miles
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(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
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(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
9285.7 miles
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(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
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