We offer a full college preparatory academic program in a combination schedule of classroom study and home study for Pre-K through 12th grade.
Cornerstone is unique in that we offer a 3,4,or 5 day study option for students K5-5th grades and a 4 or 5 day study option for our 6th-12th grades. Our Classic University Model program of study, which Cornerstone was founded on, takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for grades K5-5th, while parents oversee home study with teacher-directed lesson plans on Monday and/or Thursday.
Our K4 program runs Monday through Friday with various options to choose for your child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
dress code polos and bottoms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,200 (K-5th)
$8,400 (6th-8th)
$8,500 (9th-12th)
% on Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Amber Livingston
Admissions Associate
Jeanna Feliciano
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Junior Classical League, National Honors Society, Robotics, Student Government
Junior Classical League, National Honors Society, Robotics, Student Government
School Notes
- Cornerstone Academy's Robotics program has won in both national and international competition. This year they won 1st in the nation at the TSA competition in Electron=ic Reasearch and Design.The Athletic Department offers a full range of sports for students in 1st through 12th grades. The Varsity Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball teams have competed at the national level.
- Cornerstone Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
- Cornerstone Academy is a non-church affiliated, private Christian school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Cornerstone Academy offer?
Cornerstone Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Academy?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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