In 1998, two families approached Rodney Marshall and his wife, Robi, about launching a classical Christian educational program to provide a superior worldview-based education for their own children and for similarly motivated families in the Flower Mound area. All three couples believed that an educational program combining the best of an organized school-based education under professional Christian teachers, with one-on-one tutorial in the home, would produce the optimum results. Therefore, Rodney and Robi organized a scoped and sequenced K-12 educational program, modeled on the historic classical Trivium and Quadrivium, with students on the school campus one-half time and in the home campus one-half time, under the supervision of involved parents. The idea quickly gained traction in the community.

Coram Deo Academy has grown from its modest start in 1999 at one location to 1060 students at three campuses,  over 300 at its PreK-10 Collin County Campus; 100 at its PreK-7 Dallas location; and more than 600 at its Flower Mound PreK-12 campus.

Coram Deo Academy advances a renaissance in classical education and the Christian family. At CDA, professional educators and parents collaborate to educate Christian youth to live all of life coram deo, "before God", and to prepare for roles as ethical leaders and wise thinkers that will shape culture for the glory of God. This is accomplished by educating youth in an historic Christian worldview through a vigorous classical curriculum.

In agreement with Augustine that all truth comes from God, CDA’s learning programs teach students to discover truth in the book of God's Word and in the book of God's works (creation and providence). At CDA, students, staff and parents engage each other in discussion and debate over historical, political, religious and literary issues, delve into scientific theories and experimentation, enjoy theatre, music and fine art, and revel in athletic competition -- all to help each student prepare for his or her God-given purpose in all of life. Parents and students who share this passion to serve God are welcome to apply for admission.