For the 2025 school year, there are 94 private daycares & preschools serving 17,202 students in Delaware.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School, and The Tatnall School.
The average tuition cost is $14,698, which is lower than the Delaware average tuition cost of $15,845.
51% of private daycares & preschools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Delaware Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Grades: NS-12
| 687 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Grades: PK-12
| 348 students
Christ The Teacher Catholic School![Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
(Christian)
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Faith Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
720 Marsh Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-8624
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-8624
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Foulk Pre-school(bellefonte)
Daycare / Preschool
901 Rosedale Avenue Bellefonte
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 764-3131
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 764-3131
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Grace Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Grades: NS-8
| 433 students
Red Lion Christian Academy![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Grades: NS-12
| 942 students
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo]( "St. Ann School Photo")
(Catholic)
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Grades: NS-8
| 294 students
St. Edmond's Academy![St. Edmond's Academy Photo]( "St. Edmond's Academy Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
St. Elizabeth School![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Grades: PK-12
| 433 students
St. John The Beloved Catholic School![St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade]( "St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade")
(Catholic)
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Grades: NS-8
| 528 students
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
University of Delaware Lab School![University of Delaware Lab School Photo]( "University of Delaware Lab School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Wilmington Christian School![Wilmington Christian School Photo]( "Wilmington Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 413 students
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1920 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7 Mount Lebanon Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4255
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4255
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Cacc Montessori School
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School, and The Tatnall School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware?
94 private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Delaware?
The average tuition cost is $14,698, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $15,845.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Delaware?
Delaware private daycares & preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 25%.
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