Grace Church Preschool & Kindergarten focuses on children's needs by providing a warm, loving, accepting atmosphere conducive to fostering a positive self-image.
We provide an opportunity to grow and develop on an individual basis.
We also strive to provide experiences that encourage discovery of the order and beauty of God's world.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked DE School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grace Church Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Church Preschool's ranking?
Grace Church Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grace Church Preschool?
The application deadline for Grace Church Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Church Preschool is Padua Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peter Cathedral School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
Peoples Settlement Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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