Fairwinds Christian School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

801 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE

4.1

5.0

185 Students

A-

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Average ACT Score
24

Average GPA
3.45

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$7,800

Religious Affiliation
Baptist

B+

Academics

C+

Teachers

A-

College Prep

B+

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.45

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 17	Full Time Teachers 13
Part Time Teachers 4	Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

College Prep

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

70%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 53.7%	Male 46.3%
White 45.6%	Black 44.2%
Hispanic 5.4%	Two or more races 2.7%
Asian 2%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS for the Arts in Delaware

#7 Best Christian Schools in Delaware

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Delaware 11 Students

Liberty University 6 Students

Bob Jones University 6 Students

Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington 6 Students

Penn State 5 Students

Carnegie Mellon University 5 Students

Temple University 4 Students

Widener University 4 Students

Moravian University 4 Students

Goldey-Beacom College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 5 Students

Biology 5 Students

Nursing 4 Students

Psychology 3 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students

Chemistry 3 Students

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 3 Students

Drama and Theatre Production 3 Students

Accounting 2 Students

Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

3/4/2020

My children have both graduated from FCS. The staff is loving and truly cares for the students! My children thrived in the close knit environment and were able to get one on one attention during the the class sizes.

3.0 Niche User

12/31/2013

The food options are ok.

4.0 Niche User

8/12/2013

every one can get involved

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5.0 other

3/10/2020

Fairwinds Christian School is a great small school with a family-like atmosphere.

5.0 parent

6/7/2015

I have two children that graduated from Fairwinds and two more children that currently attend. The staff show the students true love and care throughout their attendance and even after they leave. This school is not perfect but it's pretty close. They stand firm by the word of God and incorporate it...

5.0 parent

1/24/2012

I went to Fairwinds from Pre-K3 to when I graduated in 2002. Now my daughter is in the Pre-K4 class. If you are looking for a perfect school, then you might as well give up now because there are none to be found. Fairwinds is not perfect, but I stand behind the teachers and staff and what they teach...

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Delaware New Castle County Bear 19701

Fairwinds Christian School is a private Baptist school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 801 Seymour Rd in Bear, in the New Castle neighborhood. Annual tuition is $7,800. The school has a total enrollment of 185 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Fairwinds Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $354,705. Discover additional schools in the area, like Red Lion Christian Academy, Mount Sophia Academy, Caravel Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bear has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairwinds Christian School.

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