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#29 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 48% of private schools
Central De Christian Academy
Elementary School · Dover, DE
A private elementary school in Dover, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4698 S DUPONT HWY, Dover, DE 19901
- 11.2:1 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 Central De Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,891
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19901; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Star Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Kent Elementary Intensive Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–5 | 1.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| W. B. Simpson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 1–5 | 1.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central De Christian Academy is listed in Dover, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Central De Christian Academy
Central De Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Dover, DE, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central De Christian Academy
What grades does Central De Christian Academy serve?
Central De Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Central De Christian Academy?
Central De Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central De Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central De Christian Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Central De Christian Academy rank in DE?
Central De Christian Academy ranks #29 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Central De Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Central De Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central De Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Central De Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Central De Christian Academy a religious school?
Central De Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (302) 697-8407
- Area population (ZIP 19901)
- 39,149
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 19901; 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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