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The Pilot School Photo - The classroom does not always mean a desk and chairs. With a variety of teaching spaces, inside and out, our teachers move their class to take advantage of sun light, alternate seating options, and physically stimulating learning settings.
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Best Delaware Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 583 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top-ranked private elementary school belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Delaware is St. John The Beloved Catholic School.
75% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Delaware (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Beloved Catholic School
St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade
(Catholic)
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Coopers Corner School
(Amish)
2183 Honeysuckle Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
The Pilot School
The Pilot School Photo - Our 50 acre campus provides ample opportunities for our students to learn outside the traditional school walls. Surrounded by 2,000 acres of parkland, our campus was built with nature at its center and this is woven into the curriculum and into free time.
Special Education School
(4)
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Shady Lane School
(Amish)
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students

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