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Wilmington Friends School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (DE)
Centreville Layton School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DE)
The Pilot School Top 24 · Oldest Founding Date (DE)

Delaware Private Schools Belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) serving 4,918 students in Delaware.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Affiliations: 50% of private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Sanford School, and St. Elizabeth School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware (2026-27)

Centreville Layton School Photo
Centreville Layton School
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
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Wilmington Friends School Photo
Wilmington Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
(1)
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Archmere Academy Photo
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
(7)
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The Independence School Photo
The Independence School
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
(3)
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St. Annes Episcopal School Photo
St. Annes Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
(1)
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St. Edmond's Academy Photo
St. Edmond's Academy
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
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St. Elizabeth School Photo
St. Elizabeth School
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
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Saint Mark's High School Photo
Saint Mark's High School
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
(10)
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Sanford School Photo
Sanford School
Gr: NS-12 | 691 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
(2)
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The Tatnall School Photo
The Tatnall School
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
(15)
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Map of The College School
The College School
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
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The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
The Hockessin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
(1)
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The Pilot School Photo
The Pilot School
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
(4)
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Wilmington Montessori School Photo
Wilmington Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Montessori School
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Sanford School, and St. Elizabeth School.
How many private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are located in Delaware?
14 private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are located in Delaware.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware?
Delaware private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
50% of private schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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Private Schools
4,918
Students
$24,919
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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