St. Mary School vs. Delaware Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Delaware Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
We at St. Mary School, working together with our families as a supportive, caring, Christian community, dedicate ourselves to the spiritual, educational, personal, physical, and social growth of our students.
Through our god-given gifts and Christ-centered environment, we serve their diverse needs.
Our goal is to prepare our students to be productive, responsible, well-rounded Christian individuals.
Delaware Christian School partners with parents and students to promote academic excellence while developing lifelong learners who embrace a biblical worldview. Here at DCS, we endeavor to nurture each child physically, socially, and academically. In the classroom, our experienced, licensed teachers instruct from a biblical worldview, and our staff faithfully mentors students to recognize their gifts and potential for service to God and their community.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Jon Peterson Scholarship Provider
n/a
Year Founded
1886
1973
Students Body
Total Students
185 students
420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
4%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
30
Kindergarten Students
30
40
Grade 1 Students
23
30
Grade 2 Students
13
26
Grade 3 Students
13
30
Grade 4 Students
14
27
Grade 5 Students
15
30
Grade 6 Students
13
31
Grade 7 Students
15
29
Grade 8 Students
9
34
Grade 9 Students
-
26
Grade 10 Students
-
30
Grade 11 Students
-
27
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
39%
Average Class Size
15
30
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:18
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,160
$9,550
Tuition Notes
n/a
Our tuition is based on grade level and EdChoice scholarship awarded. For more details see our website https://dcschool.org/admissions/tuition-rates/
Admissions Director
n/a
Elsa Kottmann
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jane Miner (Head of School)
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art, Band, Business Club, Chess Club, Choir, Drama Club, Leadership Class, Mentoring Program, Orchestra, Praise Team, Student Council