Christ the Teacher Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newark, DE
2451 Frazer Rd, Newark, DE 19702
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Newark
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Delaware
- Serving families in Newark since at least 2011
In Newark, Delaware, Christ the Teacher Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 524 students attend, with roughly 23 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Wilmington. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 524
- Teachers
- 23 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 22.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 265 girls, 259 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Delaware.
- Compared with 11 Catholic elementary schools in Delaware.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 Christ the Teacher Catholic School
What grades does Christ the Teacher Catholic School serve?
Christ the Teacher Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Christ the Teacher Catholic School?
About 524 students, with 23 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Christ the Teacher Catholic School?
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