Our History
Inspired by Douglas Wilson's book, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, and the success of Logos School in Moscow, Idaho, a group of homeschooling parents from Elkton, Maryland founded Christ Classical Christian School. The doors 
opened in Elkton in September of 1994, under the leadership of administrator Richard Chenette and a volunteer board of directors. CCCS served twenty-one students in grades three through ten, employed two full time staff members, and was served by several part-time and volunteer teachers and staff.
The following year, the school moved to a church location in Newark, Delaware. In 1997, the school needed more space and relocated to Hockessin, Delaware. The name was changed to Tall Oaks Classical School. The Rev. Donald Post became the school's second administrator in 2001.
At the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, Tall Oaks Classical School moved to the Faith City Family Church building in the Christiana area of Newark. In April 2009, we were accredited by The Association of Classical and Christian Schools. The beginning of the 2010-2011 school year brought us to our fifth home, The First Baptist Church of Delaware. Our new home has sufficient space, Lord willing, to enable us to grow to over 500 students. The school offers a Christ-centered and classical education and now serves over 200 students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grades. Tall Oaks Classical School employs forty-five faculty and staff.
Vision Statement
Guided by the Word of God as our foundation, we will train Christian leaders who will righteously lead in their vocations, families and church. Through these efforts, God will be glorified now and for generations to come.
Mission Statement
The mission of Tall Oaks Classical School is to assist parents in preparing their children to excel in every duty and calling God has for them throughout their lives by providing a Classical and Christ-centered curriculum designed to equip our graduates with the tools to acquire, process, express, and defend knowledge from a Biblical worldview.
Statement of Faith & Doctrine
The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and doctrine. TOCS is committed to the Standards, which consists of the Westminster Confession of Faith (1647 or 1789) with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. While subordinate to Scripture, we believe them to be the best and most accurate summary of the Word of God and therefore our statement of faith and doctrine