Centreville Layton School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked DE School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 97 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,750
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Centreville Layton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, LD, ADD, ADHD, Language based

Year Founded

1974

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

97 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,750

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Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Meghan Kivler

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerWinter Track

School Mascot

Gryphon

School Notes

Centreville Layton School offers a robust educational and cultural experience for students who learn differently.
The program identifies academic and social needs of the individual and provides a curriculum that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking. Through intervention and strengthening learning strategies, the school empowers each student to reach his or her potential.

Centreville Layton School`s program is designed to meet the individual needs of children and adolescents who learn differently. Numerous challenges to the learning process can interfere with a child`s ability to succeed in a large, traditional classroom. Our students build skill sets and develop learning strategies so they can overcome challenges and achieve academically and thrive socially.
The faculty roster includes highly qualified teachers as well as a full time Occupational Therapist, Language and Speech Pathologist, and a Clinical Psychologist. Centreville Layton School is small by design with low teacher to student ratios and intimate class sizes. Students are placed in their academic courses by ability while maintaining age appropriate social groups. CLS follows a traditional school year calendar with an optional Summer Program that includes an academically focused morning program and recreational, optional afternoon program.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Centreville Layton School cost?

Centreville Layton School's tuition is approximately $32,750 for private students.

What schools are Centreville Layton School often compared to?

Centreville Layton School is often viewed alongside schools like The Pilot School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Centreville Layton School?

The acceptance rate of Centreville Layton School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Centreville Layton School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Delaware with low acceptance rates.

Does Centreville Layton School offer a summer program?

Yes, Centreville Layton School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Centreville Layton School offer?

Centreville Layton School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Winter Track.

What is Centreville Layton School's ranking?

Centreville Layton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Centreville Layton School?

The application deadline for Centreville Layton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wilmington, DE is $19,272 for elementary schools and $24,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, DE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).