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The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales established Nativity Preparatory School in September of 2003.
This Catholic middle school serves low-income boys of all faiths in grades five through eight.
All students attend the school tuition-free and are selected based on their demonstrated superior discipline and work ethic. Each grade is limited to 10-15 students.
Staffed by volunteers and Oblates, Nativity seeks to promote the intellectual, spiritual, athletic, and social development of its students.
Ultimately, its graduates will win scholarships to the area's finest high schools.
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales established Nativity
Preparatory School in September of 2003. This Catholic middle
school serves low-income boys of all faiths in grades five through
eight. All students attend the school tuition-free and are selected
based on their demonstrated superior discipline and work ethic.
Each grade is limited to 10-15 students. Staffed by volunteers and
Oblates, Nativity seeks to promote the intellectual, spiritual,
athletic, and social development of its students. Ultimately, its
graduates will win scholarships to the area's finest high
schools.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Jarren (NP ’09, Howard High ’13) - Serving in the United States Air Force. -
Andre (NP ’07, Sanford ’11, DeSales ‘15) - Pursuing a Masters in school counseling. -
Alex (NP ’07, Tower Hill ’11, Wilmington Univ. ‘17) - Running his own successful business. -
Who are famous alumni from Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington?
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington famous alumni include: Jarren (NP ’09, Howard High ’13) - Serving in the United States Air Force., Andre (NP ’07, Sanford ’11, DeSales ‘15) - Pursuing a Masters in school counseling. and Alex (NP ’07, Tower Hill ’11, Wilmington Univ. ‘17) - Running his own successful business..
When is the application deadline for Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington?
The application deadline for Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington is St. Elizabeth School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 38 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Wilmington, DE is $18,984 for elementary schools and $23,789 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
