The average private preschool acceptance rate in Delaware is 86% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Delaware is The Goddard School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 86%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Delaware (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-K
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: NS-12
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Rank: #66.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hockessin KinderCare ![Hockessin KinderCare Photo - Hockessin KinderCare Front]( "Hockessin KinderCare Photo - Hockessin KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-PK
6696 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-4
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Rank: #1515.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Liberty Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Red Lion Christian Academy ![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-12
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Darul-Amaanah Academy ![Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!]( "Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-12
19 Lambson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-PK
2320 Grubb Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3747
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3747
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Tutor Time Child Care
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-K
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Delaware average private preschools acceptance rate is 86% for 2026.
What are the most selective private preschools in Delaware?
The top-ranked private preschools in Delaware include The Goddard School, Concord Christian Academy and Caravel Academy.
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