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Best Delaware Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private schools offering summer programs serving 7,039 students in Delaware.
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Delaware include The Tatnall School, Salesianum School, and Wilmington Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $18,733, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,213.
44% of private schools offering summer programs in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 7,039

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 7,039

Top Ranked Delaware Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026)

Centreville Layton School Photo
Centreville Layton School
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
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Wilmington Friends School Photo
Wilmington Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
(1)
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Map of Augustine Hills School
Augustine Hills School
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
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Map of Caravel Academy
Caravel Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
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Concord Christian Academy Photo
Concord Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
(10)
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The Independence School Photo
The Independence School
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
(3)
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St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc Photo
St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
(1)
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Salesianum School Photo
Salesianum School
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
(1)
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Sanford School Photo
Sanford School
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
(2)
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The Tatnall School Photo
The Tatnall School
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)
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Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center Photo
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
(9)
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University of Delaware Lab School Photo
University of Delaware Lab School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
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Christ Church Episcopal Preschool Photo
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Gr: NS | 69 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
505 East Buck Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 472-0021
(3)
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Concord Preschool And Childcare Photo
Concord Preschool And Childcare
Gr: PK-K | 190 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1800 Fairfax Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 654-9629
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Dover Montessori Country Day Academy Photo
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy
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)
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Map of Great New Beginnings
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
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Map of Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
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The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
The Hockessin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
(1)
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Map of The New School
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)
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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 The Tatnall School, Salesianum 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 $18,733, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,213.
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 27%.
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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