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Delaware Catholic Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 catholic private schools serving 7,415 students in Delaware.

Tuition: The average tuition cost is $12,575, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $15,330.

Top schools: The catholic private schools in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Holy Cross School, and Salesianum School.

Share of the state: These schools make up 14% of the 136 private schools in Delaware and 33% of its 22,461 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 7,415

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 7,415

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Delaware?

The catholic private schools in Delaware include Archmere Academy, Holy Cross School, and Salesianum School.

How many catholic private schools are located in Delaware?

19 catholic private schools are located in Delaware.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Delaware?

The average tuition cost is $12,575, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $15,330.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Delaware?

Delaware catholic private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 28%.

Delaware Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

7,415

Students

$12,575

Avg. Tuition

17%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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