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Delaware Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 5,826 students in Delaware.
Tuition: The average tuition cost is $19,419, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $15,304.
Affiliations: 67% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware include St. Elizabeth School, Tower Hill School, and Salesianum School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware (2026-27)

Albert Einstein Academy Photo
Albert Einstein Academy
Gr: K-5 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
101 Garden Of Eden Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-5026
(9)
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Delmarva Christian School - Milton Campus Photo
Delmarva Christian School - Milton Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
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Red Lion Christian Academy Photo
Red Lion Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
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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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Salesianum School Photo
Salesianum School
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
(1)
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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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Tower Hill School Photo
Tower Hill School
Gr: NS-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
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Dover First Christian School Photo
Dover First Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
(6)
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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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Map of Towle Institute
Towle Institute
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
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Map of Tutor Time Child Care
Tutor Time Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
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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 Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware include St. Elizabeth School, Tower Hill School, and Salesianum School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Delaware?
15 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Delaware.
How much do private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Delaware?
The average tuition cost is $19,419, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $15,304.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware?
Delaware private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
67% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
5,826
Students
$19,419
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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