Delaware Catholic Private High Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 catholic private high schools serving 3,560 students in Delaware.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Delaware private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top schools: The top ranked catholic private high schools in Delaware include Ursuline Academy, Archmere Academy, and St. Elizabeth School.
Share of the state: These schools make up 17% of the 42 private schools in Delaware and 29% of its 12,382 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,560

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,560

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

Archmere Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
(7)
Map of Padua Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
(2)
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
Saint Mark's High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
(10)
Salesianum School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
(1)
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Delaware include Ursuline Academy, Archmere Academy, and St. Elizabeth School.
How many catholic private high schools are located in Delaware?
7 catholic private high schools are located in Delaware.
How diverse are catholic private high schools in Delaware?
Delaware catholic private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 26%.

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