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Kenton Mennonite School

2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938

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Tel: (302) 653-4185

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Kenton Mennonite School in Clayton, DE serves 35 students in grades 1 through 10 within a rural community setting.

The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 3 teachers for its co–educational programs.

Approximately 9% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small rural school.

Kenton Mennonite School provides an alternative private education option within 5 miles of several other elementary and secondary schools in the Dover area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades 1-10

Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware is $13,904 for elementary schools and $19,544 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).