Delaware Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 catholic private elementary schools serving 4,820 students in Delaware.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Delaware private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
The top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Delaware include St. Elizabeth School, Holy Cross School, and Christ The Teacher Catholic School.
These schools make up 17% of the 88 private schools in Delaware and 29% of its 16,841 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 4,820

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 4,820

Top Ranked Catholic Private Elementary Schools in Delaware (2026-27)

Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Map of Holy Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Holy Cross School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
(4)
Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
St. Ann School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
St. Edmond's Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
St. Elizabeth School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Map of St. Mary Magdalen School
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students
Catholic
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Ursuline Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
(10)
Aquinas Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Map of Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Map of St. Peter Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Map of Serviam Girls Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 45 students
All-girls (Catholic)
14 Halcyon Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 651-9700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Delaware?
The top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Delaware include St. Elizabeth School, Holy Cross School, and Christ The Teacher Catholic School.
How many catholic private elementary schools are located in Delaware?
15 catholic private elementary schools are located in Delaware.
How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in Delaware?
Delaware catholic private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 29%.

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