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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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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