Wilmington Christian School
Wilmington Christian School provides a distinctively Christian, innovative education that effectively develops Godly influencers who are well prepared for life after high school, and who impact the culture for Christ.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 345 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,300
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
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School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1946
Student Body
Total Students
345 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1240
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $6,300 to $14,630, depending on grade
% on Financial Aid
13%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Carol Allston-Stiles
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Notes
- At WCS, Christian faith, community, and friendship are put into practice to help guide students into Christian maturity. WCS has a long and well-known history of influencing generations of students to go on to serve Christ effectively in diverse vocations. The WCS difference is that every school activity, whether academic, athletic, art, or social, is guided by caring Christian mentors with a biblical view of life and learning.
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