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Mt. Sophia Academy

91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713

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Tel: (302) 547-2285

www.mtsophia.com

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Mount Sophia Academy exists to assist parents in providing an excellent education for their students.

The staff of Mount Sophia is committed Christians and this will be reflected in all our programs however, people of all faiths are welcome in the school.

Our school mission is maximizing each student's unique abilities, creating a culture for Christ.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Equipping our students to maximize their unique potentials - Encouraging our students to follow the path of Christ

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Newark, DE is $12,122 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).