Delaware Nonsectarian Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 nonsectarian private schools in Delaware. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Delaware.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Delaware include The Tatnall School, Caravel Academy, and The Independence School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Delaware (2026-27)

Centreville Layton School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Map of Augustine Hills School
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
(1)
Map of Caravel Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
The Independence School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
(3)
St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc Photo
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
(1)
The Tatnall School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
(15)
Tower Hill School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
University of Delaware Lab School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Map of Astra Zeneca Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1920 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Map of Cacc Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Casho Mill KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Map of Child Craft Company
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students
26396 Seaford Rd
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-1231
Map of Children's House Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Montessori School
2848 Grubb Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 529-9259
Map of The Claremont School
Gr: NS-K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4531
(1)
Map of The College School
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Map of Corprate Kids Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool
605 S Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-0688
Map of Creative Learning Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
1458 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
Map of Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
(1)
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy Photo
Gr: PK-1 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
88 Carpenter st.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8394
(3)
Map of Early Childhood Lab School
Gr: NS-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Map of Foulk Pre-school(bellefonte)
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
901 Rosedale Avenue Bellefonte
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 764-3131
Map of Great New Beginnings
Gr: NS-4 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Map of High Road School Of Delaware
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Map of High Road School Of Delaware
Gr: 3-12 | 84 students
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
Hockessin KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
6696 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
(1)
Learning Express Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Map of Lela Day School
Gr: K-1 | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool
234 Rickey Blvd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1833
Map of Limestone Hills Day School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
5671 Ocheltree Ln
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 239-9041
Map of Montessori Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
2313 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-7114
Naamans Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
2018C Naamans Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-2212
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning) Photo
Gr: K-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
(8)
Map of The New School
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
1752 Dixie Line Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 456-9838
(5)
Map of Peoples Settlement Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
The Pilot School Photo
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Delaware?
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Delaware include The Tatnall School, Caravel Academy, and The Independence School.
How many nonsectarian private schools are located in Delaware?
42 nonsectarian private schools are located in Delaware.

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