Red Lion Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked DE School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 1,002 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Red Lion Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Red Lion Christian Academy
Nursery	100
Pre-K	120
Kind	61
1	56
2	59
3	64
4	65
5	53
6	70
7	59
8	56
9	64
10	51
11	60
12	64

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1980

Campus Size

35 acres

School Motto

To glorify God by supporting Christian families in training and educating students so that Christ may reign supreme in every aspect of their lives.

Student Body

Total Students

1,002 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1290

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB (I)

AP Calculus BC (II)AP English Literature

AP European HistoryAP History (US)

AP Language & CompositionAP Physics B (non-Calculus based)

AP Physics C (Calculus based)AP Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition Rates Daycare - $210-$230/week Preschool - $4,200-$6995 K-12th Grade - $7995-$10,350

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Admissions Director

Emily Haskins

Admissions Associate

Victoria Allen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Field HockeyFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Mascot

Lion

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

28 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

HS - 9th Grade Math LeagueHS - All State Band

HS - All State ChoirHS - Community Service

HS - Marching BandHS - Mock Trial

HS - Poetry Out Loud CompetitionHS - Select Ensemble Choir

HS - Sr. National Honor SocietyHS - Tri M Society

HS - Vocal JazzHS - Worship Team

HS - YearbookHS/MS - ACSI Fine Arts Competition

HS/MS - All State TheaterHS/MS - Band

HS/MS - ChoirHS/MS - Jefferson Awards

HS/MS - Math OlympiadHS/MS - School Musical

HS/MS - Science OlympiadMS - Jr. National Honor Society

MS - Math LeagueMS - Spelling Bee Competition

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Club or Organization:

Elementary - 4th & 5th Grade BandElementary - After School Choir

HS - 10th - 12th Grade Math LeagueHS - 11th & 12th Grade Student Senate

School Notes

Red Lion Christian Academy exists to glorify God by supporting Christian families in training and educating students so that Christ may reign supreme in every aspect of their lives.

Christ centered, Biblically based
Daycarethrough 12th grades
Financial Needs Based Assistance
Strong academic program with Honors and AP courses
Steam/Engineering Pathway
Culinary Pathway
Before/After Care available
Bus transportation
New athletic stadium, turf field and on-site media center

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Red Lion Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Red Lion Christian Academy is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What sports does Red Lion Christian Academy offer?

Red Lion Christian Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Red Lion Christian Academy's ranking?

Red Lion Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Red Lion Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Red Lion Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Castle County, DE is $15,571 for elementary schools and $22,255 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Castle County, DE is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).