For the 2025 school year, there are 137 private schools serving 22,076 students in Delaware (there are 236 public schools, serving 142,012 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Delaware attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,894 for elementary schools and $19,119 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Salesianum School, and Tower Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Delaware Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular cities: Wilmington (53 schools), Newark (23 schools), Dover (17 schools), Bear (10 schools), Hockessin (7 schools).
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# Schools
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Delaware?
The top-ranked private schools in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Salesianum School, and Tower Hill School.
How many private schools are located in Delaware?
There are 137 private schools are located in Delaware.
How much do private schools cost in Delaware?
The average private school tuition in Delaware is $13,894 for elementary schools and $19,119 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Delaware?
Approximately 25% of students in Delaware private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Delaware go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Delaware attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
Which private schools in Delaware are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Delaware include: Serviam Girls Academy vs. Padua Academy, Child Craft Company vs. Epworth Christian School, Paxson Lane KinderCare vs. Casho Mill KinderCare
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