For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 35 students in Clayton, DE (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,164 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Clayton, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
100% of private schools in Clayton, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Private Schools in Clayton, DE (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Overview
This Town (Clayton)
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
35 Students
22,146 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
2,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
853 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
30 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
86%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
5,262 Students
% of Others Students
6%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clayton, DE?
1 private schools are located in Clayton, DE.
What percentage of students in Clayton go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Clayton are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clayton?
100% of private schools in Clayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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