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Middletown Private Schools

Middletown has 2 private schools with 612 students total; the average class size is 15.
Average tuition is $50,425, much higher than the state average of $15,304.
Schools report an 85% average acceptance rate and offer about 15 AP courses.
Identified religious affiliation: Episcopal; top schools include St. Andrew's School and St. Annes Episcopal School.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Middletown Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Andrew's School
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Sports: 15
Episcopal
350 Noxontown Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
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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
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Middletown, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

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Gem School Inc (the)
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Alternative School
100 Patriot Dr
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 464-1171
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Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center Ii
Gr: K-1 | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Ramunno Dr
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-1711
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Middletown, DE Private School Trends

At a Glance:

Middletown, DE has a very small private school scene, with just 2 schools serving 612 students total. Its biggest strength is a strong academic offering with an average of 15 AP courses and small classes of 15 students, while the main area parents may weigh is the high average tuition of $50,425.

Highlights:
  • Small class sizes can support more individual attention.
  • Schools offer a solid AP course load, averaging 15 AP courses.
  • The average acceptance rate is 85%, which suggests fairly broad access.
  • The area’s top-known private schools include St. Andrew’s School and St. Annes Episcopal School.
  • The schools identified are connected to the Episcopal tradition.
Key Considerations:
  • Only 2 private schools are listed in the area, so families have limited choice.
  • Average tuition is very high at $50,425.
  • The private school market is small overall, which may make fit and availability especially important.
  • Religious affiliation is identified as Episcopal, which may matter for families seeking different traditions.
2
Private Schools
612
Students
$50,425
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Middletown)
This State (DE)
# Schools
2 Schools
136 Schools
# Students
612 Students
22,461 Students
% Students of Color
42%
28%
0.65
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
39 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
122 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
20%
9%
# White Students
330 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
5,547 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
115 Teachers
2,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,425
$15,304
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$31,904
$9,888
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Middletown, DE?
The top ranked private schools in Middletown, DE include St. Annes Episcopal School and St. Andrew's School.
How many private schools are located in Middletown?
2 private schools are located in Middletown.
What percentage of students in Middletown go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Middletown are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Middletown?
100% of private schools in Middletown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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