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Claymont Private Schools

Claymont has 1 private school: Archmere Academy, with 469 students.
Average tuition is $36,950, much higher than the state average of $15,304.
Class sizes average 15 students, and schools offer about 23 AP courses. The school’s religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Claymont Private Schools (2026-27)

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Archmere Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
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Claymont, DE Private School Trends

At a Glance:

Claymont has a very small private school landscape, with just one school serving 469 students. Its biggest strength is strong academic breadth, including an average of 23 AP courses and small classes of 15 students, while the main watchpoint for parents is the high average tuition cost.

Highlights:
  • One established private school: Archmere Academy.
  • Small average class size of 15 supports more personal attention.
  • Strong AP course offering, with an average of 23 courses.
  • Catholic affiliation may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting.
  • Enrollment of 469 suggests a focused school community.
Key Considerations:
  • Only one private school is listed, so family choice is very limited.
  • Average tuition is $36,950, which is a major cost factor for many families.
  • With just one prominent school, parents may have fewer options for different learning styles or program fits.
1
Private Schools
469
Students
$36,950
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Claymont)
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
136 Schools
# Students
469 Students
22,461 Students
% Students of Color
9%
28%
0.13
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
39 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
448 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
5,547 Students
% of Others Students
0%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
2,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1308
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,950
$15,304
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,500
$9,888
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
38 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Claymont, DE?
The top ranked private schools in Claymont, DE is Archmere Academy.
How many private schools are located in Claymont?
1 private schools are located in Claymont.
What percentage of students in Claymont go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Claymont are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Claymont?
100% of private schools in Claymont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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