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Hartly Private Schools

Hartly has 2 private schools serving 65 students total. The schools listed are West Center School and Shady Lane School. The only reported religious affiliation is Amish.

Quick Facts (26-27)

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Private Schools in Hartly, DE (2026-27)

Map of Shady Lane School
Shady Lane School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
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Map of West Center School
West Center School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
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Hartly, DE Private School Trends

At a Glance:

Hartly, DE has a very small private school presence, with just 2 schools serving 65 students total. Its main strength is a close-knit, specialized setting rooted in an Amish religious affiliation, while the main thing parents should keep in mind is the very limited number of school options.

Highlights:
  • Only 2 private schools, which may mean a more personal school community.
  • 65 total enrolled students, suggesting small school sizes.
  • Identified religious affiliation: Amish.
  • Top schools by size/prominence: West Center School and Shady Lane School.
Key Considerations:
  • Very limited private school choice compared with larger towns.
  • Small total enrollment may mean fewer grade-level or program options.
  • With only two schools, parents may have less flexibility when comparing schools side by side.
2
Private Schools
65
Students
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hartly)
This State (DE)
# Schools
2 Schools
136 Schools
# Students
65 Students
22,461 Students
0.00
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
39 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
70 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
100%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
5,547 Students
% of Others Students
0%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
3 Teachers
2,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hartly, DE?
2 private schools are located in Hartly, DE.
What percentage of students in Hartly go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Hartly are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hartly?
100% of private schools in Hartly are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

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