Top 5 Best Wilmington Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private high schools serving 5,231 students in Wilmington, DE.
The top ranked private high schools in Wilmington, DE include The Tatnall School, Destiny Calling Academy and Wilmington Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Delaware private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
64% of private high schools in Wilmington, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wilmington Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
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
Augustine Hills School
Alternative School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Grades: 11
| 2 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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wilmington, Delaware

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 high schools in Wilmington, DE?
The top ranked private high schools in Wilmington, DE include The Tatnall School, Destiny Calling Academy and Wilmington Friends School.
How many private high schools are located in Wilmington, DE?
14 private high schools are located in Wilmington, DE.
How diverse are private high schools in Wilmington, DE?
Wilmington, DE private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmington, DE?
64% of private high schools in Wilmington, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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