Red Lion Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Bear, DE
1390 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 25 Christian schools in Delaware
- One of the most diverse private schools in Delaware
- Serving families in Bear since at least 2011
In Bear, Delaware, Red Lion Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 695 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 695
- Teachers
- 73.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 374 girls, 321 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Christian schools in Delaware.
- Compared with 16 Christian schools in Delaware.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
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 Red Lion Christian Academy
What grades does Red Lion Christian Academy serve?
Red Lion Christian Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Red Lion Christian Academy?
About 695 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Red Lion Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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