For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 catholic private schools serving 7,202 students in Delaware. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Delaware.
The top ranked catholic private schools in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Salesianum School, and St. Elizabeth School.
The average tuition cost is $12,471, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,178.
Top Ranked Catholic Private Schools in Delaware (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School![Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Tuition listed
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo]( "St. Ann School Photo")
(Catholic)
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Edmond's Academy![St. Edmond's Academy Photo]( "St. Edmond's Academy Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth School![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. John The Beloved Catholic School![St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade]( "St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade")
(Catholic)
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Avg. class size: 25 students
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aquinas Academy![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Gr: 5-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School![St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.]( "St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.")
(Catholic)
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
Serviam Girls Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
14 Halcyon Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 651-9700
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 651-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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