Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-10
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kenton Mennonite School
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 1-10
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kenton Mennonite School often compared to?
Kenton Mennonite School is often viewed alongside schools like Coopers Corner School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kenton Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Kenton Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Kenton Mennonite School vs. Coopers Corner School
The nearest high school to Kenton Mennonite School is Central Christian School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Green Hill (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Little School (8.6 miles away)
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Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
1936 Seeneytown Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 653-4602
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Baptist
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15
Episcopal
350 Noxontown Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
1936 Seeneytown Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 653-4602
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clayton Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
3.5 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
4.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
4.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
4.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Hartly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Arthursville Road, 2617 A
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 672-1500
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 672-1500
4.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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