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Best Delaware Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools serving 5,175 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, The Tatnall School, and Red Lion Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
64% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware (2026)

Red Lion Christian Academy Photo
Red Lion Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
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St. Annes Episcopal School Photo
St. Annes Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
(1)
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St. Elizabeth School
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
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Saint Mark's High School
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
(10)
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Salesianum School
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
(1)
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The Tatnall School
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
(15)
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Tower Hill School
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
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Dover First Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
(6)
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The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
The Hockessin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
(1)
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Towle Institute
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
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Tutor Time Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, The Tatnall School, and Red Lion Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools are located in Delaware?
11 private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools are located in Delaware.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware?
Delaware private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
64% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
5,175
Students
$20,124
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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