Aquinas Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Bear, DE
2370 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Bear
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2013–14
In Bear, Delaware, Aquinas Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 50% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Wilmington and supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 75
- Teachers
- 8.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Aquinas Academy
What grades does Aquinas Academy serve?
Aquinas Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Aquinas Academy?
About 75 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Aquinas Academy?
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