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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Delaware

Name: Delaware Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Delaware is 88% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Delaware is Concord Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 70%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DE Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 70%–99%
DE School Avg.: 88%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DE Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 70%–99%
DE School Avg.: 88%
National School Avg.: 87%

Delaware Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Delaware (DE) avg
2025	81%	89% (— 0 pp)
2024	85%	89% (— 0 pp)
2023	85%	89% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	85%	88% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	86%	87% (— 0 pp)
2020	86%	87% (— 0 pp)
2019	85%	87% (— 0 pp)
2018	85%	87% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	86%	88% (▼ 1 pp)
2016	85%	89% (▲ 2 pp)
2015	86%	87%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average private elementary schools acceptance rate?

The Delaware average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private elementary schools in Delaware?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Delaware include Concord Christian Academy, Caravel Academy and Centreville Layton School.

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