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Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DE)

Best Delaware Alternative Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 alternative private schools serving 730 students in Delaware.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Delaware include Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center and Centreville Layton School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of alternative private schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 730

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 730

Top Ranked Delaware Alternative Private Schools (2026-27)

Centreville Layton School Photo
Centreville Layton School
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
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Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center Photo
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
(9)
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Map of Glasgow Christian Academy
Glasgow Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
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Map of Mt. Sophia Academy
Mt. Sophia Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
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Map of Towle Institute
Towle Institute
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
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Map of Tutor Time Child Care
Tutor Time Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
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6
Private Schools
730
Students
$16,692
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Delaware?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Delaware include Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center and Centreville Layton School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Delaware?
6 alternative private schools are located in Delaware.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Delaware?
Delaware alternative private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 27%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
67% of alternative private schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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