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Best Delaware Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 6,471 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Salesianum School, and St. Elizabeth School.
The average tuition cost is $13,260, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,213.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware (2026)

Archmere Academy Photo
Archmere Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
(7)
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Christ The Teacher Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
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Holy Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
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Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
(4)
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Immaculate Heart Of Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
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Padua Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
(2)
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St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
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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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St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo
St. John The Beloved Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
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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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St. Mary Magdalen School
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
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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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Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
Gr: 5-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
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St. Peter Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Salesianum School, and St. Elizabeth School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Delaware?
14 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Delaware.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Delaware?
The average tuition cost is $13,260, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,213.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware?
Delaware private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
6,471
Students
$13,260
Avg. Tuition
16%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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