Private Schools in
Delaware
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 22 | |
| Nonsectarian | 19 | |
| Christian | 15 | |
| Amish | 11 | |
| Baptist | 5 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 82 | |
| Special education | 3 | |
| Special program emphasis | 3 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 2 | |
| Montessori | 2 |
Private Schools in Delaware
There are 92 private schools in Delaware that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravel Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,042 | White | 30% | 76 | 1979 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Salesianum School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,034 | White | 46% | 65 | 1901 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Tower Hill School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 749 | White | 24% | 95 | 1919 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Mark’s High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 716 | White | 51% | 52 | 1969 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Wilmington Friends School | PK–12th | Friends | 657 | White | 25% | 68 | 1748 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Red Lion Christian Academy | KG–12th | Christian | 535 | White | 26% | 23 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Christ the Teacher Catholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 523 | White | 39% | 35 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Mary Magdalen School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 488 | White | 54% | 34 | 1954 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The Tatnall School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 487 | White | 30% | 55 | 1930 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Padua Academy | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 480 | White | 44% | 41 | 1954 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. John the Beloved School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 427 | White | 50% | 28 | 1957 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 395 | White | 53% | 30 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 387 | White | 56% | 32 | 1957 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Elizabeth School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 384 | White | 29% | 30 | 1939 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The Independence School | PK–8th | Nonsectarian | 382 | White | 27% | 31 | 1978 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Wilmington Christian School, Inc. | PK–12th | Christian | 317 | White | 29% | 33 | 1947 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Andrew’s School | 9th–12th | Episcopal | 316 | White | 10% | 58 | 1929 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Holy Angels School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 315 | White | 59% | 27 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Holy Cross School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 295 | White | 48% | 19 | 1955 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Calvary Christian Academy | PK–12th | Assembly of God | 266 | White | 12% | 27 | 1985 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Greenwood Mennonite School | PK–12th | Mennonite | 252 | White | 48% | 22 | 1928 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus | PK–8th | Christian | 246 | White | 24% | 25 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Calvary Christian Academy | PK–12th | Assembly of God | 223 | White | 6% | 26 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Annes Episcopal School | PK–8th | Episcopal | 215 | White | 51% | 42 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Ann School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 194 | White | 53% | 13 | 1899 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Delaware (16)
| District | Grades | Private Schools | Private School Students | Racial Difference * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina School District | PK–12th | 18 | 2,829 | 25% |
| Red Clay Consolidated School District | PK–12th | 17 | 3,175 | 42% |
| Brandywine School District | PK–12th | 13 | 1,346 | 45% |
| Capital School District | PK–12th | 12 | 551 | 57% |
| Caesar Rodney School District | PK–12th | 9 | 470 | 19% |
| Colonial School District | PK–12th | 7 | 1,027 | 24% |
| Milford School District | PK–12th | 4 | 108 | 42% |
| Smyrna School District | PK–12th | 3 | 75 | 41% |
| Indian River School District | PK–12th | 2 | 322 | 36% |
| Appoquinimink School District | PK–12th | 2 | 531 | 27% |
| Cape Henlopen School District | PK–12th | 2 | 246 | 24% |
| Seaford School District | PK–12th | 1 | 49 | 49% |
| Woodbridge School District | PK–12th | 1 | 252 | 48% |
| Laurel School District | PK–12th | 1 | 159 | 44% |
| Delmar School District | KG–12th | 0 | 4 | |
| Lake Forest School District | PK–12th | 0 | 7 | 34% |
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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