Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo

Best Newark Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,053 students in Newark, DE (there are 30 public schools, serving 18,280 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Newark, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
The top-ranked private schools in Newark, DE include University of Delaware Lab School, Holy Angels School, and The Independence School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
35% of private schools in Newark, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Newark Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
The Independence School
The Independence School Photo
(2)
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
University of Delaware Lab School
University of Delaware Lab School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Casho Mill KinderCare
Casho Mill KinderCare Photo - Casho Mill KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Tuition listed
The College School
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
Edu-care Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-9454
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Islamic Academy Of Delaware
(Islamic)
(2)
22 Prestbury Sq
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 455-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Meadowood KinderCare
Meadowood KinderCare Photo - This is 50 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711
Daycare / Preschool
50 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-8090
Gr: NS-PK
Mt. Sophia Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning)
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning) Photo - NCCL School
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The New School
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1752 Dixie Line Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 456-9838
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Newark Day Nursery & Children Center
Daycare / Preschool
921 Barksdale Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-4925
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Paxson Lane KinderCare
Paxson Lane KinderCare Photo - Paxson Lane KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
100 Paxson Dr.
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-6931
Gr: NS-PK
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
701 S College Ave
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-0064
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Scalias Day Care Center
Special Program Emphasis
701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
706 South Old Baltimore Pike,
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Tarbiyah School
(Islamic)
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students
Tlk Academy
22 Peoples Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-1411
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Towle Institute
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time Child Care
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newark, Delaware

Newark, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Super Kids (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool
1411 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 453-9373
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Newark)
This State (DE)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,053 Students
22,146 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
364 Teachers
2,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,858
$15,944
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,773
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
308 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
216 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
1,819 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
56%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 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
824 Students
5,262 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Newark, DE?
The top-ranked private schools in Newark, DE include University of Delaware Lab School, Holy Angels School, and The Independence School.
How many private schools are located in Newark?
23 private schools are located in Newark.
How diverse are private schools in Newark?
Newark private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Newark go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Newark are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newark?
35% of private schools in Newark are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).
Which private schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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