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New Castle Private Schools

New Castle has 4 private schools serving 383 students. Average tuition is $11,793, below the state average of $15,304.
The area’s identified religious affiliation is Catholic. The state average acceptance rate is 88%, average class size is 15 students, and 38% of students receive financial aid.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in New Castle, DE (2026-27)

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Delaware Valley Classical School
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
(24)
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Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Baptist
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
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New Castle KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
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Map of Serviam Girls Academy
Serviam Girls Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 45 students
All-girls (Catholic)
14 Halcyon Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 651-9700
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New Castle, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

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Holy Spirit Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
Church Drive Garfield Pk
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 658-5345
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: NS-8 | 324 students
Catholic
801 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-2803
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St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
515 Harmony St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-1191
(2)
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New Castle, DE Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
383
Students
$11,793
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
97%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Castle)
This State (DE)
# Schools
4 Schools
136 Schools
# Students
383 Students
22,461 Students
% Students of Color
97%
28%
0.40
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
39 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
3%
# Black Students
127 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
76%
9%
# White Students
5 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
3%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
11 Students
5,547 Students
% of Others Students
7%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
2,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1338
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,793
$15,304
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in New Castle, DE?
4 private schools are located in New Castle, DE.
What percentage of students in New Castle go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in New Castle are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Castle?
75% of private schools in New Castle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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