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Best Delaware Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 93 private daycares & preschools serving 17,534 students in Delaware.

The private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School, and Wilmington Friends School.

The average tuition cost is $13,359, which is lower than the Delaware average tuition cost of $16,213.

52% of private daycares & preschools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 93
# Students Served: 17,534

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 93
# Students Served: 17,534

Delaware Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

Private Schools

17,534

Students

$13,359

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

29%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware?

The private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School, and Wilmington Friends School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware?

93 private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Delaware?

The average tuition cost is $13,359, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,213.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Delaware?

Delaware private daycares & preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 27%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Delaware?

52% of private daycares & preschools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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