Very Good
#12 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 19% of private schools
Dover First Christian School
Elementary School · Dover, DE
A private elementary school in Dover, DE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
655 WYOMING AVE, Dover, DE 19904
- 6.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dover First Christian School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$66,885
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| South Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| W. Reily Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover First Christian School is listed in Dover, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dover First Christian School
Dover First Christian School is a private elementary school in Dover, DE, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover First Christian School
What grades does Dover First Christian School serve?
Dover First Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dover First Christian School?
Dover First Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover First Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover First Christian School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dover First Christian School rank in DE?
Dover First Christian School ranks #12 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Dover First Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover First Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dover First Christian School a private school?
Yes, Dover First Christian School 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 Dover First Christian School a religious school?
Dover First Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (302) 526-4998
- Area population (ZIP 19904)
- 38,125
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 19904; 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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