Top 10 Best Wilmington Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 55 private schools serving 10,092 students in Wilmington, DE (there are 55 public schools, serving 32,669 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Wilmington, DE include Destiny Calling Academy, Albert Einstein Academy and The Tatnall School.
The average tuition cost is $16,900, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $12,734.
55% of private schools in Wilmington, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wilmington Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Albert Einstein Academy
Albert Einstein Academy Photo - Kindergarteners are Scientists!
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(9)
101 Garden Of Eden Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-5026
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
Destiny Calling Academy
Destiny Calling Academy Photo - Something unique that DCA offers is In-School tutoring. The goal is to help them reach grade-level expectations in their core classes.
(Christian)
(4)
5810-C Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
(800) 677-7904
Grades: K-12
| students
The Tatnall School
The Tatnall School Photo - Tatnall's 110-acre campus is located just west of Wilmington in Greenville, Delaware. Housing a National Wildlife Federation-accredited schoolyard habitat, five outdoor classrooms and bordering the Downs Nature Conservancy, the spacious campus provides expansive playing fields and opportunities for outdoor environmental study.
(9)
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School Photo - Technology, including the one-to-one program for all students preschool - 12th grade, supports collaborative learning at Friends. The point is not the hardware but what it makes possible in teaching and engaging students in 21st century skills.
(Friends)
(1)
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Grades: NS-12
| 739 students
Centreville Layton School
Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus
Special Education School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Wilmington Montessori School
Wilmington Montessori School Photo - Primary (3- to 6-year-old) Program - Preschool and Kindergarten - Students work together to create the Montessori Pink Tower.
Montessori School
(1)
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
Grades: NS-8
| 199 students
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
907 New Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 995-2231
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo - Concord Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Padua Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
St. Elizabeth School
St. Elizabeth School Photo
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Grades: PK-12
| 540 students
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Grades: NS-8
| 528 students
Saint Mark's High School
Saint Mark's High School Photo
(Catholic)
(10)
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 738-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc
St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Salesianum School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Tower Hill School
Tower Hill School Photo - Tower Hill School resides on a 44-acre campus with state-of- the-art athletic facilities and impressive academic and arts areas.
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Grades: NS-12
| 860 students
Ursuline Academy, Lower
Ursuline Academy, Lower Photo
(Catholic)
(10)
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1920 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Augustine Hills School
Alternative School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Grades: 11
| 2 students
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7 Mount Lebanon Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4255
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Children S House Montessori
Montessori School
2848 Grubb Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 529-9259
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
(3)
505 East Buck Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 472-0021
Grades: NS
| 69 students
The Claremont School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1501 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4531
Grades: NS-K
| 3 students
Concord Preschool And Childcare
Concord Preschool And Childcare Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1800 Fairfax Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 654-9629
Grades: PK-K
| 217 students
Darul-Amaanah Academy
Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!
(Islamic)
408 E 8th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 274-2946
Grades: NS-12
| 40 students
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 995-9611
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Educational Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
730 Halstead Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-8697
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Faith Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
720 Marsh Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-8624
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Foulk Pre-school(bellefonte)
Daycare / Preschool
901 Rosedale Avenue Bellefonte
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 764-3131
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Grades: NS-K
| students
Grace Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 654-2613
Grades: PK-11
| 173 students
High Road School Of Delaware
Special Education School
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
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Wilmington, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 633-1600
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
510 West 28 Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-4031
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
502 N Pine St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-1498
Grades: PK-4
| 43 students
304 S Harrison Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 594-1402
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
210 Bellefonte Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-5595
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
201 Bayard Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 654-0746
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Zion Early Education Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2101 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-7874
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilmington, DE?
The top ranked private schools in Wilmington, DE include Destiny Calling Academy, Albert Einstein Academy and The Tatnall School.
How many private schools are located in Wilmington, DE?
55 private schools are located in Wilmington, DE.
How much do private schools cost in Wilmington, DE?
The average tuition cost is $16,900, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $12,734.
How diverse are private schools in Wilmington, DE?
Wilmington, DE private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Wilmington, DE go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmington, DE?
55% of private schools in Wilmington, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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