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Centreville Layton School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DE)
Wilmington Friends School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (DE)
St. Edmond's Academy Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DE)

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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) serving 3,738 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware include St. Elizabeth School, Sanford School, and Wilmington Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Delaware private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
40% of private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Elementary 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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The Independence School Photo
The Independence School
Gr: NS-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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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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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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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 elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware include St. Elizabeth School, Sanford School, and Wilmington Friends School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are located in Delaware?
10 private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are located in Delaware.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware?
Delaware private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
40% of private elementary schools belonging to Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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3,738
Students
$24,080
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
8:1
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