Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Angels School
About the School
- Established in 1956, Holy Angels is a co-educational Roman Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Wilmington, providing a quality education to nearly 500 students from Kindergarten through eighth grade.
- Holy Angels School educates children through a quality and challenging curriculum based on Catholic values in the Franciscan tradition, and encourages students to grow into spiritual, moral, intelligent, and socially responsible adults.
- The curriculum at Holy Angels School follows the guidelines set and provided by the Diocese of Wilmington.
- These guidelines are based on state and national standards.
- Our school's philosophy and mission are the foundation of our instructional methods.
- Our teachers utilize a variety of strategies to address the needs of each child.
- We strive to create an atmosphere in which each child can feel secure and confident, thereby achieving optimal learning potential.
- We hold the belief that opportunities for living and learning our Catholic faith are intrinsic to every aspect of school life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Angels School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Established in 1956, Holy Angels is a co-educational Roman Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Wilmington, providing a quality education to nearly 500 students from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Holy Angels School educates children through a quality and challenging curriculum based on Catholic values in the Franciscan tradition, and encourages students to grow into spiritual, moral, intelligent, and socially responsible adults. The curriculum at Holy Angels School follows the guidelines set and provided by the Diocese of Wilmington. These guidelines are based on state and national standards. Our school's philosophy and mission are the foundation of our instructional methods. Our teachers utilize a variety of strategies to address the needs of each child. We strive to create an atmosphere in which each child can feel secure and confident, thereby achieving optimal learning potential. We hold the belief that opportunities for living and learning our Catholic faith are intrinsic to every aspect of school life.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2005 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Holy Angels School often compared to?
Holy Angels School is often viewed alongside schools like Christ The Teacher Catholic School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Holy Angels School?
Holy Angels School famous alumni include: John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2005.
What is Holy Angels School's ranking?
Holy Angels School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Angels School?
The application deadline for Holy Angels School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Holy Angels School is Towle Institute (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-9454
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students
Islamic
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-9454
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
701 North Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1430
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
50 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-8090
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
22 Prestbury Sq
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 455-9988
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(410) 939-6616
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
9282.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
9282.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
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Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
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Top 50%10
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(410) 996-6000
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(410) 996-6000
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