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19720 Delaware Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 423 students in 19720, DE (there are 15 public schools, serving 8,311 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 19720, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in 19720, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in 19720, 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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Darul-Amaanah Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Islamic
19 Lambson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
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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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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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19720, 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 19720, DE?
5 private schools are located in 19720, DE.
How diverse are private schools in 19720?
19720 private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in 19720 go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in 19720 are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19720?
80% of private schools in 19720 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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