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Best Laurel Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 202 students in Laurel, DE (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,544 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Laurel, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
100% of private schools in Laurel, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Laurel, DE (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Laurel)
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
202 Students
22,174 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,251 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
49%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$15,976

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
144 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
5,262 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Laurel, DE?
1 private schools are located in Laurel, DE.
What percentage of students in Laurel go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Laurel are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Laurel?
100% of private schools in Laurel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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