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#33 of 59 private schools in DE
Aquinas Academy
School · Bear, DE
A private school in Bear, DE serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2370 RED LION RD, Bear, DE 19701
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
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Where Aquinas Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,856
Median home value
$337,800
Median rent
$1,732/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Aquinas Academy is listed in Bear, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy is a private school in Bear, DE, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aquinas Academy
What grades does Aquinas Academy serve?
Aquinas Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Aquinas Academy?
Aquinas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Aquinas Academy rank in DE?
Aquinas Academy ranks #33 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Aquinas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aquinas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Aquinas Academy a private school?
Yes, Aquinas Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Aquinas Academy a religious school?
Aquinas Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 838-9601
- Area population (ZIP 19701)
- 44,801
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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