Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Wilmington Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Wilmington Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
413 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
20 students
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $7,980 to $16,200, depending on the grade
% on Financial Aid
13%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Carol Allston-Stiles
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Warriors
School Notes
- Wilmington Christian School provides a distinctively Christian, innovative education that effectively develops Godly influencers who are well prepared for life after high school, and who impact the culture for Christ.
- At WCS, Christian faith, community, and friendship are put into practice to help guide students into Christian maturity. WCS has a long and well-known history of influencing generations of students to go on to serve Christ effectively in diverse vocations. The WCS difference is that every school activity, whether academic, athletic, art, or social, is guided by caring Christian mentors with a biblical view of life and learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wilmington Christian School cost?
Wilmington Christian School's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wilmington Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Wilmington Christian School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Wilmington Christian School offer?
Wilmington Christian School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is Wilmington Christian School's ranking?
Wilmington Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Wilmington Christian School?
The application deadline for Wilmington Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Hockessin KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
6696 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
6696 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
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(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
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North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
9289.7 miles
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(410) 996-6210
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9289.8 miles
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School Reviews
5 7/5/2025
Phenomenal school. Excellent community of both families and educators. Strong Biblical Worldview application, which is difficult to find in this day and age.
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