Best New Castle Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 505 students in New Castle, DE (there are 15 public schools, serving 9,200 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in New Castle, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private school in New Castle, DE include St. Peter Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private schools in New Castle, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked New Castle Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Delaware Valley Classical School
Delaware Valley Classical School Photo - At Delaware Valley Classical School, we desire to train, mentor, and encourage students throughout the course of their education to love God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind and to love their neighbor as themselves (Luke 10:27). DVCS is an accredited school of The Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
(Christian)
(16)
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Grades: K-12
| 178 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
515 Harmony St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-1191
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Liberty Christian Academy
(Baptist)
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
New Castle KinderCare
New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Serviam Girls Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
14 Halcyon Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 651-9700
Grades: 5-8
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Castle, Delaware

New Castle, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Church Drive Garfield Pk
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 658-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
801 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-2803
Grades: NS-8
| 324 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Castle, DE?
The top ranked private schools in New Castle, DE include St. Peter Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in New Castle, DE?
5 private schools are located in New Castle, DE.
How diverse are private schools in New Castle, DE?
New Castle, DE private schools are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in New Castle, DE go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in New Castle, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Castle, DE?
80% of private schools in New Castle, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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