The Hockessin Montessori School Photo

Best Delaware Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 25 private schools offering summer programs serving 6,888 students in Delaware.
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Delaware include Salesianum School, The Tatnall School, and Wilmington Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $18,863, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,196.
44% of private schools offering summer programs in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).

Top Ranked Delaware Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Centreville Layton School
Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School Photo - Quaker education teaches students that they share in the obligation to answer what is best in themselves and in others--developing talents to the fullest, and respecting the strengths, efforts, and perspectives of all.
(Friends)
(1)
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Gr: NS-12 | 690 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Augustine Hills School
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Caravel Academy
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo - Concord Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hockessin Montessori School
The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc
St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
Salesianum School
Salesianum School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sanford School
Sanford School Photo
(2)
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Gr: NS-12 | 685 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Tatnall School
The Tatnall School Photo - Tatnall's 110-acre campus is located just west of Wilmington in Greenville, Delaware. Housing a National Wildlife Federation-accredited schoolyard habitat, five outdoor classrooms and bordering the Downs Nature Conservancy, the spacious campus provides expansive playing fields and opportunities for outdoor environmental study.
(13)
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center Photo - Our hearts!
Alternative School
(9)
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
(3)
505 East Buck Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 472-0021
Gr: NS | 69 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Concord Preschool And Childcare
Concord Preschool And Childcare Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1800 Fairfax Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 654-9629
Gr: PK-K | 190 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy Photo - Hands Up For a Great School!
Montessori School
(3)
88 Carpenter st.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8394
Gr: PK-1 | 39 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Gr: NS-4 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 10 students 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
St. David's Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
(1)
2320 Grubb Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3747
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark's Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1700 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 999-0800
Gr: NS | 200 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
Wesley Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Wilmington Montessori School
Wilmington Montessori School Photo - Primary (3- to 6-year-old) Program - Preschool and Kindergarten - Students work together to create the Montessori Pink Tower.
Montessori School
(1)
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Delaware include Salesianum School, The Tatnall School, and Wilmington Friends School.
How many private schools offering summer programs are located in Delaware?
25 private schools offering summer programs are located in Delaware.
How much do private schools offering summer programs cost in Delaware?
The average tuition cost is $18,863, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,196.
How diverse are private schools offering summer programs in Delaware?
Delaware private schools offering summer programs are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
44% of private schools offering summer programs in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).

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