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Best Delaware Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 93 private daycares & preschools serving 17,538 students in Delaware.

The private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Caravel Academy, St. Elizabeth School, and Tower Hill School.

The average tuition cost is $11,618, which is lower than the Delaware average tuition cost of $15,304.

52% of private daycares & preschools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 93
# Students Served: 17,538

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 93
# Students Served: 17,538

Delaware Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

Private Schools

17,538

Students

$11,618

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

30%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware?

The private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Caravel Academy, St. Elizabeth School, and Tower Hill School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware?

93 private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Delaware?

The average tuition cost is $11,618, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $15,304.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Delaware?

Delaware private daycares & preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 28%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?

52% of private daycares & preschools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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