School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
10-month and scholarships available
Admissions Director
Vicki Barham
School Notes
- Destiny Calling Academy is a private faith-based academy in Wilmington DE. DCA serves grades K-12 and specializes in providing programming for unique scholars and parents searching for holistic learning grounded in social emotional learning (SEL) and behavior practices.
- We have a team of highly equipped professionals that are committed to the positive growth and development of your child, our scholar.
- Learn more about us by visiting our website and scheduling a tour.
- Destiny Calling Academy (DCA) is a private school in
Wilmington that serves grades K-12. Our vision is to prepare
hearts, minds and lives for a great destiny. DCA is founded
on principles that support holistic learning and provides scholars
with a personalized learning experience differentiated for
their unique gifts. We are committed to social-emotional learning
and positive behavior modification with a strong focus on
academics. Our lead teachers hold Masters Degrees qualifying them
to provide an evidence-based classroom environment that promotes
inquiry.
To support our scholars development, we have the following professionals apart of our educational staff:
Counseling Specialist with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who is a Doctoral Candidate,
Behavior Specialist (Masters in Human Behavior, Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis & Doctoral Candidate) - Education Specialist (Doctorate of Education)
- Academic Support Coordinator (Masters in Education),
Nutrition Specialist (Masters in Nutrition, Masters in Public Health Administration)
We are excited to become apart of your child's development and academic journey.
Schedule a tour to visit our school today!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Destiny Calling Academy cost?
Destiny Calling Academy's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Destiny Calling Academy?
The application deadline for Destiny Calling Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(302) 239-2121
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
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(302) 455-8740
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
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Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
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Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
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Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
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(302) 475-3247
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Distance: 8.0 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: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
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Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
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(302) 834-8938
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
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(302) 475-3247
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(302) 757-8721
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(302) 757-8721
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(302) 993-1408
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(302) 993-1408
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(302) 328-9025
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91 Salem Church Rd
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701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
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905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
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Avg. class size: 14 students
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199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
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345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
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3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
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50 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-8090
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
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2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS | 200 students
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1700 Limestone Rd
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(302) 999-0800
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
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