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Best Highlands Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 1,078 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Highlands include St. Ann School and Tower Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Delaware private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private elementary schools in Highlands are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Highlands Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
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Tower Hill School
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE?
The top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE include St. Ann School and Tower Hill School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington?
2 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington?
50% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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