Sanford School
Lancaster Pike Po Box 888, Hockessin, DE, 19707-0197 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Sanford School is to identify and develop the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students. Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world. ...read more  

School Overview:
Sanford School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students 701 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( DE ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 14% 21%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 30 students
Kind - 46 students
Grade 1 - 49 students
Grade 2 - 45 students
Grade 3 - 42 students
Grade 4 - 43 students
Grade 5 - 51 students
Grade 6 - 45 students
Grade 7 - 52 students
Grade 8 - 51 students
Grade 9 - 63 students
Grade 10 - 66 students
Grade 11 - 63 students
Grade 12 - 55 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 79 teachers
This School ( DE ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 166 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The mission of Sanford School is to identify and develop the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students. Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world.
  • Profile last updated: 02/03/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 19707 )
School Zip ( 19707 ) ( DE ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,209 people 783,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 66% 30%
Population Average Age 41 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $97,403 $52,127
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 8.4 rooms 6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 26 years old 39 years old
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Zipcode (19707)



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% Owning / % Renting 91% / 9% 70% / 30%
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1. The Hockessin Montessori School - 232 students - view location
2. Wilmington Christian School - 511 students - view location
3. Centreville School - 130 students - view location
4. The College School - 59 students - view location
5. Gospel Chur Of God Deliverance - 9 students - view location
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