Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Cross Christian Academy
About the School
- The Cross Christian Academy in Ellendale, DE, serves 42 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 8 total teachers supporting its K–12 Christian–oriented program.
- Approximately 55% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some level of student diversity.
- The Cross Christian Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum with a religious affiliation classified as Other religious.
- Located near Lincoln and Milton, DE, this rural K–12 private school enrolls fewer students than nearby Christian Tabernacle Academy and Delmarva Christian Schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Cross Christian Academy often compared to?
The Cross Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christian Tabernacle Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Cross Christian Academy?
The application deadline for The Cross Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: The Cross Christian Academy vs. Christian Tabernacle Academy
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Cross Christian Academy is Christian Tabernacle Academy (4.5 miles away)
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Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Christian
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Christian
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Sports: 5
Christian
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Mennonite
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Christian
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Christian
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Mennonite
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students
Sports: 12
21777 Sussex Pines Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-4040
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Christian
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Christian
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Sports: 5
Christian
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Mennonite
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Christian
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Christian
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Sports: 5
Christian
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Mennonite
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%10
302 S University Ave
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
9209.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
9210.4 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 1,145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
9210.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
9210.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
9210.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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