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Top 10 Best New Castle County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 private high schools serving 9,665 students in New Castle County, DE.
The top ranked private high schools in New Castle County, DE include Wilmington Friends School, The Tatnall School and Destiny Calling Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,418, which is higher than the Delaware private high school average tuition cost of $13,859.
74% of private high schools in New Castle County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked New Castle County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Destiny Calling Academy
Destiny Calling Academy Photo - Something unique that DCA offers is In-School tutoring. The goal is to help them reach grade-level expectations in their core classes.
(Christian)
(4)
5810-C Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
(800) 677-7904
Grades: K-12
| students
The Tatnall School
The Tatnall School Photo - Tatnall's 110-acre campus is located just west of Wilmington in Greenville, Delaware. Housing a National Wildlife Federation-accredited schoolyard habitat, five outdoor classrooms and bordering the Downs Nature Conservancy, the spacious campus provides expansive playing fields and opportunities for outdoor environmental study.
(9)
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School Photo - Technology, including the one-to-one program for all students preschool - 12th grade, supports collaborative learning at Friends. The point is not the hardware but what it makes possible in teaching and engaging students in 21st century skills.
(Friends)
(1)
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Grades: NS-12
| 739 students
Centreville Layton School
Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus
Special Education School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Delaware Valley Classical School
Delaware Valley Classical School Photo - At Delaware Valley Classical School, we desire to train, mentor, and encourage students throughout the course of their education to love God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind and to love their neighbor as themselves (Luke 10:27). DVCS is an accredited school of The Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
(Christian)
(16)
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Grades: K-12
| 178 students
Archmere Academy
(Catholic)
(7)
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Caravel Academy
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Grades: PK-12
| 1,117 students
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo - Concord Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Fairwinds Christian School
Fairwinds Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Grades: NS-12
| 262 students
Padua Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Red Lion Christian Academy
Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND
(Christian)
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
St. Andrew's School
(Episcopal)
350 Noxontown Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4402
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
St. Elizabeth School
St. Elizabeth School Photo
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Grades: PK-12
| 540 students
Saint Mark's High School
Saint Mark's High School Photo
(Catholic)
(10)
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 738-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Salesianum School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Sanford School
(1)
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Grades: NS-12
| 656 students
Tower Hill School
Tower Hill School Photo - Tower Hill School resides on a 44-acre campus with state-of- the-art athletic facilities and impressive academic and arts areas.
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Grades: NS-12
| 860 students
Wilmington Christian School
Wilmington Christian School Photo
(Christian)
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 413 students
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Augustine Hills School
Alternative School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Grades: 11
| 2 students
Darul-Amaanah Academy
Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!
(Islamic)
408 E 8th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 274-2946
Grades: NS-12
| 40 students
Glasgow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Grades: NS-12
| 199 students
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington/new Castle
(Christian)
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 654-2613
Grades: PK-11
| 173 students
High Road School Of Delaware
Special Education School
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
Highland Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Grades: 1-10
| 22 students
Mt. Sophia Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Towle Institute
(Christian)
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Castle County, Delaware

New Castle County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Advoserv (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2520 Wrangle Hill Rd # 200
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 365-8050
Grades: NS
| 86 students
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
1401 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 633-1600
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Christ Our King Catholic School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
510 West 28 Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-4031
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Elementary Workshop Montessori School (Closed 2010)
Montessori School
502 N Pine St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-1498
Grades: PK-4
| 43 students
Gem School Inc (the) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 Patriot Dr
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 464-1171
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
The Goddard School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
614 Pulaski Highway
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 322-5040
Grades: NS-K
| students
Holy Spirit Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
Church Drive Garfield Pk
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 658-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Our Lady Of Fatima School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
801 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-2803
Grades: NS-8
| 324 students
St. Hedwig Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
304 S Harrison Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 594-1402
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
St. Helena Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
210 Bellefonte Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-5595
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
St. Thomas The Apostle (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
201 Bayard Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 654-0746
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Super Kids (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool
1411 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 453-9373
Grades: PK-K
| 85 students
Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center Ii (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Ramunno Dr
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-1711
Grades: K-1
| 30 students
Zion Early Education Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2101 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-7874
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in New Castle County, DE?
The top ranked private high schools in New Castle County, DE include Wilmington Friends School, The Tatnall School and Destiny Calling Academy.
How many private high schools are located in New Castle County, DE?
27 private high schools are located in New Castle County, DE.
How much do private high schools cost in New Castle County, DE?
The average tuition cost is $16,418, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $13,859.
How diverse are private high schools in New Castle County, DE?
New Castle County, DE private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in New Castle County, DE?
74% of private high schools in New Castle County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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