Immaculate Heart Of Mary (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked DE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 486 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,324
Acceptance rate: 96%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Immaculate Heart Of Mary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Immaculate Heart Of Mary
Pre-K	62
Kind	49
1	49
2	45
3	47
4	35
5	60
6	40
7	45
8	54

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Pre-K is largest at 62 students, making it the biggest grade and ahead of Grade 4’s 35.

Year Founded

1957

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Student Body

Total Students

486 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform Required

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,324

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Tuition Notes

We offer in-parish discounted rates on tuition, and sibling discounts. (PreK does not qualify for a discount at this time.)

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Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Tressa Catalina

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ClubBoy Scouts

Geography BeeGirl Scouts

It's Academic TeamMath League

National Junior Honors SocietyScience Olympiad

Service ClubSpelling Bee

Student GovernmentWIHM News Crew

Youth in Government

Arts and Music Programs:

Musical Instrument InstructionRembrandts Drawing Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls on the runSoccer Shots

School Notes

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Catholic Pre-K (4 year old) through 8th grade elementary school serving the spiritual and educational needs of our parish families.
Our school was opened to the parish community in 1957 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Today, we continue the mission that began nearly 50 years ago: to educate the whole child in a spiritual and academic environment.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Catholic Pre-K - 8th grade elementary school serving the spiritual and educational needs of our parish families. Our school was opened to the parish community in 1957 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Today, we continue the mission that began nearly 50 years ago: to educate the whole child in a spiritual and academic environment. We provide a Christ-centered Catholic education that achieves academic excellence by challenging students to learn and teachers to innovate within a comprehensive program that fosters faith formation, social growth and service to others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Immaculate Heart Of Mary cost?

Immaculate Heart Of Mary's tuition is approximately $6,324 for private students.

What schools are Immaculate Heart Of Mary often compared to?

Immaculate Heart Of Mary is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary Magdalen School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Immaculate Heart Of Mary?

The acceptance rate of Immaculate Heart Of Mary is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What sports does Immaculate Heart Of Mary offer?

Immaculate Heart Of Mary offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Immaculate Heart Of Mary's ranking?

Immaculate Heart Of Mary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Immaculate Heart Of Mary?

The application deadline for Immaculate Heart Of Mary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wilmington, DE is $19,272 for elementary schools and $24,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, DE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).