Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frederick Douglass Christian School
About the School
- Frederick Douglass Christian School in Chester, PA, serves 77 students in grades PK through 7 within a suburban community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 7 teaching staff.
- It is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools.
- Programs are structured as regular elementary and secondary education with a religious affiliation categorized as other religious.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” - Frederick Douglass
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Frederick Douglass Christian School?
The application deadline for Frederick Douglass Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(610) 872-7358
Distance: 1.9 mi
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(610) 499-1097
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