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)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
5305 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 235-5701
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 235-5701
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Pike Creek KinderCare ![Pike Creek KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "Pike Creek KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3449 Hillock Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 731-7138
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 731-7138
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Towle Institute
(Christian)
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Wilmington Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Towle Institute
(Christian)
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Towle Institute
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
2.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Towle Institute
(Christian)
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Wilmington Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Edu-care Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-7326
1.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 102 students
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
5305 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 235-5701
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 235-5701
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Pike Creek KinderCare ![Pike Creek KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "Pike Creek KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3449 Hillock Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 731-7138
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 731-7138
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Wilmington Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
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:
4/
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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