New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front

Best New Castle Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 111 students in New Castle, DE.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Delaware private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private preschools in New Castle, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Preschools in New Castle, DE (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Liberty Christian Academy
(Baptist)
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Castle KinderCare
New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Castle, Delaware

New Castle, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Church Drive Garfield Pk
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 658-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
801 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-2803
Gr: NS-8 | 324 students
515 Harmony St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-1191
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 17 students

Overview

This Town (New Castle)
This State (DE)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
111 Students
16,990 Students
% Average Students of Color
96%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
1,582 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,798
$13,481
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$76.07 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
32 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
692 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
584 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%
# Black Students
86 Students
1,420 Students
% Black Students
77%
9%
# White Students
4 Students
8,968 Students
% White Students
4%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
4,976 Students
% of Others Students
10%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in New Castle, DE?
2 private preschools are located in New Castle, DE.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Castle?
50% of private preschools in New Castle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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