Best Dover Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 1,647 students in Dover, DE (there are 21 public schools, serving 9,104 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Dover, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Dover, DE include Holy Cross School and Calvary Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
76% of private schools in Dover, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Top Ranked Dover Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - MISSIONHoly Cross School provides an academically rich, faith-filled learning environment, thus ensuring a Catholic values based education. At Holy Cross, we strive to convey a sense of justice, peace, compassion, and respect for all God's creation.
(Catholic)
(4)
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Apple Grove School
(Amish)
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2448
Grades: 1-8
| 25 students
Capitol Baptist School
(Baptist)
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Cedar Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2636 Pearsons Corner Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-0252
Grades: 1-8
| 31 students
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Grades: 1-12
| 65 students
Central De Christian Academy
(Christian)
4698 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Corprate Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
605 S Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-0688
Grades: NS-PK
| 146 students
Dover First Christian School
Dover First Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy Photo - Hands Up For a Great School!
Montessori School
(3)
88 Carpenter st.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8394
Grades: PK-1
| 39 students
Early Childhood Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Grades: NS-K
| 54 students
Green Hill
(Amish)
1936 Seeneytown Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 653-4602
Grades: 1-8
| 44 students
Honeysuckle Knoll School
(Amish)
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(610) 273-2554
Grades: 1-8
| 39 students
The Little School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
Rose Valley School
(Amish)
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-2694
Grades: 1-8
| 35 students
Wesley Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Grades: NS-PK
| 128 students
Wileys School
(Amish)
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Grades: 1-8
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dover, Delaware

Dover, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4462 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-3837
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dover, DE?
The top ranked private schools in Dover, DE include Holy Cross School and Calvary Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dover, DE?
17 private schools are located in Dover, DE.
How diverse are private schools in Dover, DE?
Dover, DE private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Dover, DE go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Dover, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dover, DE?
76% of private schools in Dover, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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