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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
![Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Student By Grade Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/35000/35343/nativity-preparatory-school-of-wilmington-chart-bsFsDwE.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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