Kenton Mennonite School

2422 Chance Rd Clayton, DE 19938

Quick Facts (2026)

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

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 (2026)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-10
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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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).

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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).

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