Apple Grove School in Dover, DE, serves 28 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school has one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 28:1.
The school maintains an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation combined with membership in the Council of Bilingual Education.
Enrollment size and grade span position Apple Grove School among small rural Delaware elementary and middle schools.
Nearby schools within 3 miles offer similar grade ranges with lower student–teacher ratios in Dover and surrounding areas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Apple Grove School?
The application deadline for Apple Grove School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Apple Grove School is Central Christian School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rose Valley School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dover First Christian School (4.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rose Valley School
(Amish)
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
West Center School
(Amish)
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Southern Meadow School
(Amish)
2008 Jebb Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Coopers Corner School
(Amish)
2183 Honeysuckle Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Wileys School
(Amish)
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Capitol Baptist School
(Baptist)
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Road School Of Delaware
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
5.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
8.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rose Valley School
(Amish)
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
West Center School
(Amish)
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Southern Meadow School
(Amish)
2008 Jebb Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Coopers Corner School
(Amish)
2183 Honeysuckle Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Wileys School
(Amish)
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Little School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Central De Christian Academy
(Christian)
4698 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Childhood Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
4.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
9236.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Lockerman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
9236.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
9236.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
9236.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
North Caroline High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
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10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
9236.8 miles
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