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The Pilot School Photo - Nature is a big part of Pilot School so it isn't surprising that our main lobby features some local rocks unearthed during the school's construction. Grouped around our indoor fireplace, this cozy grotto is used as a alternate classroom or a meeting space.
The Pilot School

Best Delaware Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,163 students in Delaware.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Delaware include St. John The Beloved Catholic School and Christ The Teacher Catholic School.
67% of blue ribbon private schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top-Ranked Delaware Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2016 Tuition listed
St. John The Beloved Catholic School
St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade
(Catholic)
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
The Pilot School
The Pilot School Photo - Our 50 acre campus provides ample opportunities for our students to learn outside the traditional school walls. Surrounded by 2,000 acres of parkland, our campus was built with nature at its center and this is woven into the curriculum and into free time.
Special Education School
(4)
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Delaware?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Delaware include St. John The Beloved Catholic School and Christ The Teacher Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Delaware?
3 blue ribbon private schools are located in Delaware.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
67% of blue ribbon private schools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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