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The Hockessin Montessori School Top 7 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DE)
Ursuline Academy Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DE)
Wilmington Montessori School Top 22 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DE)

Delaware Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 832 students in Delaware.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Delaware private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Delaware is Ursuline Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Delaware (2026-27)

Ursuline Academy Photo
Ursuline Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
(10)
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The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
The Hockessin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
(1)
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Wilmington Montessori School Photo
Wilmington Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Montessori School
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Delaware?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Delaware is Ursuline Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Delaware?
3 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Delaware.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
33% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
832
Students
$17,950
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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