Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Limestone Hills Day School
About the School
- Limestone Hills Day School in Wilmington, DE, serves 75 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- Founded in 1986, the school operates with 10 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
- The early childhood program reflects diversity with one–third of students identifying as students of color.
- The campus covers 2 acres in a large suburban community, supporting day care and early learning initiatives.
- Located near several Wilmington private preschools, Limestone Hills offers an early childhood education option with smaller enrollment compared to nearby centers.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Limestone Hills Day School?
The application deadline for Limestone Hills Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Limestone Hills Day School is Towle Institute (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Independence School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tutor Time Learning Centers (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
5305 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 235-5701
Distance: 0.9 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3449 Hillock Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 731-7138
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 2.5 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: 2.6 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: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 0.9 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: 1.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
5305 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 235-5701
Distance: 0.9 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3449 Hillock Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 731-7138
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
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Rank:
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901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
9285.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
9285.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Perryville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1696 Perryville Rd
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
9286.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
9287.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Elk Neck Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
9287.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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