Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Delaware

The average private elementary school in Delaware was founded around 1967 (2024).
The oldest private elementary school in Delaware is Wilmington Friends School, founded in 1748.
Year Founded Range: 1748 1999 Avg. Year Founded: 1955

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Delaware (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School Photo - Technology, including the one-to-one program for all students preschool - 12th grade, supports collaborative learning at Friends. The point is not the hardware but what it makes possible in teaching and engaging students in 21st century skills.
(Friends)
(1)
Founding Date: 1748
Grades: NS-12
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Rank: #22.
Ursuline Academy, Lower
Ursuline Academy, Lower Photo
(Catholic)
(10)
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-5
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Rank: #33.
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
515 Harmony St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-1191
Rank: #44.
St. Elizabeth School
St. Elizabeth School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-12
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Rank: #55.
Tower Hill School
Tower Hill School Photo - Tower Hill School resides on a 44-acre campus with state-of- the-art athletic facilities and impressive academic and arts areas.
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: NS-12
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: PK-12
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sanford School
(1)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: NS-12
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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.
(9)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: NS-12
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Rank: #99.
Wilmington Christian School
Wilmington Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Rank: #1010.
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - MISSIONHoly Cross School provides an academically rich, faith-filled learning environment, thus ensuring a Catholic values based education. At Holy Cross, we strive to convey a sense of justice, peace, compassion, and respect for all God's creation.
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Rank: #1111.
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
The Pilot School
The Pilot School Photo - Our 50 acre campus provides ample opportunities for our students to learn outside the traditional school walls. Surrounded by 2,000 acres of parkland, our campus was built with nature at its center and this is woven into the curriculum and into free time.
Special Education School
(4)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: NS-8
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Rank: #1515.
St. Edmond's Academy
St. Edmond's Academy Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Rank: #1616.
The Hockessin Montessori School
The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-8
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Rank: #1717.
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)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: NS-8
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Albert Einstein Academy
Albert Einstein Academy Photo - Kindergarteners are Scientists!
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(9)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-5
101 Garden Of Eden Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-5026
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
The College School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 1-8
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 831-7374
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Capitol Baptist School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning)
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning) Photo - NCCL School
Alternative School
(5)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-8
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Rank: #2222.
Fairwinds Christian School
Fairwinds Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: NS-12
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Rank: #2323.
Centreville Layton School
Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Rank: #2424.
Milford Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo - Concord Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy
Dover Montessori Country Day Academy Photo - Hands Up For a Great School!
Montessori School
(3)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-1
88 Carpenter st.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8394
Rank: #2727.
The Independence School
The Independence School Photo
(2)
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: NS-8
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Rank: #2828.
Epworth Christian School
Epworth Christian School Photo - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-8
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Rank: #2929.
Red Lion Christian Academy
Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Rank: #3030.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: PK-12
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Rank: #3131.
The Jefferson School
(5)
Founding Date: 1991
Grades: PK-8
22051 Wilson Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3300
Rank: #3232.
Tlk Academy
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: PK-2
22 Peoples Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-1411
Rank: #3333.
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-12
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-8
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-4983
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: NS-4
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average Private Elementary Schools founding year?
The Delaware average Private Elementary Schools founding year is 1967 for 2024.
What are the Private Elementary Schools with oldest founding year in Delaware?
The best top ranked Private Elementary Schools in Delaware include Wilmington Friends School, Ursuline Academy, Lower and St. Peter Catholic School.

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