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Clayton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 35 students in Clayton, DE, 2% of all K-12 students in Clayton, DE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Clayton, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Clayton, DE (2026-27)

Map of Kenton Mennonite School
Kenton Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
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Clayton, DE Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
35
Students
-10.3% (-4 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+3.0 pp) 2-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clayton)
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
136 Schools
# Students
35 Students
22,433 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
202535173179
202435167172
202336166174
202035169171
201936176175
201836181172
201739191180
201639189178
201539172167
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% Students of Color
9%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2023-2025)

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
20259%27%34%
20249%26%34%
20236%28%33%
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0.26
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
20250.260.580.65
20240.260.570.65
20230.290.560.65
20200.000.540.64
20190.110.510.63
20180.110.510.63
20170.000.500.61
20160.000.500.61
20150.000.510.61
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# 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%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
20259%9%7%
20249%9%7%
20236%8%8%
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# White Students
30 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
86%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
202586%60%52%
202486%61%52%
202383%62%52%
2020100%65%54%
201994%67%56%
201894%67%56%
2017100%68%58%
2016100%68%58%
2015100%67%58%
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# 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
5,531 Students
% of Others Students
6%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
20255%24%26%
20245%22%26%
202311%23%25%
20196%18%24%
20186%18%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
3 Teachers
2,295 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClayton, DE AvgDelaware (DE)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
201918:110:112:1
201818:110:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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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 14%).
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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