The Tatnall School

1501 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing students with an excellent college preparatory education within a family atmosphere. Our motto, Omnia in Caritate (All Things in Love), aptly describes our teachers, coaches, parent volunteers, administration and staff. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment in which each student feels supported, challenged and recognized. Tatnall's Mission Statement makes our goal clear: "A Tatnall graduate is prepared to succeed as a college or university student and to assume the important role of a responsible member of society in all its diversity." At Tatnall, students are encouraged to nurture their intellectual curiosity, explore their talents and serve their communities. Our liberal arts tradition ensures development of mind, body and spirit through a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts....

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The Tatnall School
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
National Association of Independent Schools
Delaware Association of Independent Schools
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1930
County New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students 637 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(DE) School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 29%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 46 students
Kind - 26 students
Grade 1 - 33 students
Grade 2 - 36 students
Grade 3 - 31 students
Grade 4 - 40 students
Grade 5 - 40 students
Grade 6 - 44 students
Grade 7 - 45 students
Grade 8 - 43 students
Grade 9 - 56 students
Grade 10 - 64 students
Grade 11 - 63 students
Grade 12 - 70 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 100 teachers
Average Class Size 14
Number of AP Courses 23
Classroom dress code Casual
(No jeans/t-shirts.)
This School
(DE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year n/a 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 21%
Head of School Dr. Eric G. Ruoss
Admissions Director Leon Spencer
Admissions Associate Catherine Edge

School Notes:

  • The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing students with an excellent college preparatory education within a family atmosphere. Our motto, Omnia in Caritate (All Things in Love), aptly describes our teachers, coaches, parent volunteers, administration and staff. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment in which each student feels supported, challenged and recognized. Tatnall's Mission Statement makes our goal clear: "A Tatnall graduate is prepared to succeed as a college or university student and to assume the important role of a responsible member of society in all its diversity." At Tatnall, students are encouraged to nurture their intellectual curiosity, explore their talents and serve their communities. Our liberal arts tradition ensures development of mind, body and spirit through a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts.
  • Profile last updated: 08/19/2009

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About This Zipcode (19807)
School Zip (19807)
(DE) State Average
Population (Approximate) 7,345 people 4,276,184 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 71% 30%
Population Average Age 49 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.2 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $105,971 $52,655
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.6 rooms 6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 73% / 27% 70% / 30%

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