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The Pilot School Top 24 · Oldest Founding Date (DE)
St. John The Beloved Catholic School Top 15 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DE)
Christ The Teacher Catholic School Top 9 · Lowest Tuition (DE)

Delaware Blue Ribbon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,163

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,163

Top Ranked Delaware Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

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Christ The Teacher Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2016
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
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St. John The Beloved Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Blue Ribbon year: 2016
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
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The Pilot School
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
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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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