Christ the Teacher Catholic School (CTTCS) is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission of Elementary Schools.
CTTCS has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence two times.
The school's mission is to serve our community through our pillars of Mercy, Hospitality, Service, and Excellence
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,598
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ The Teacher Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010, 2016
Student Body
Total Students
635 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
28 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The tuition is discounted for additional members of a family.
Admissions Director
Mrs. Rosemarie Short
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Diversity ClubHonor Society
Math LeagueScience Olympiad
Arts and Music Programs:
Band InstructionChoir
Musical Theatre ProductionPiano Lessons
School Notes
- We educate students from age three through eighth grade.
- Registration usually begins in mid-November for the next academic year.
- Spaces fill up quickly and a waiting list is established if full.
- Christ the Teacher Catholic School (CTTCS) is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission of Elementary Schools.
- CTTCS has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence two times.
- The school's mission is to serve our community through our pillars of Mercy, Hospitality, Service, and Excellence
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Christ The Teacher Catholic School cost?
Christ The Teacher Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,598 for private students.
What sports does Christ The Teacher Catholic School offer?
Christ The Teacher Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ The Teacher Catholic School's ranking?
Christ The Teacher Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Christ The Teacher Catholic School?
The application deadline for Christ The Teacher Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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