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Wilmington Friends School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (DE)
The Hockessin Montessori School Top 14 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DE)
Wilmington Montessori School Top 22 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DE)

Best Delaware Private Schools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools serving 1,105 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top ranked private school belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent School in Delaware is Wilmington Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Delaware (2026)

Wilmington Friends School Photo
Wilmington Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
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The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
The Hockessin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Delaware is Wilmington Friends School.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are located in Delaware?
3 private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are located in Delaware.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
33% of private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
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Private Schools
1,105
Students
$17,450
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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