Salesianum School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked DE School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 930 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,250
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 1 / Aug. 23 / rolling
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School Rankings

Salesianum School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Salesianum School
9	240
10	270
11	215
12	205

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Grade 10 enrollment highest with 270 students, above Grade 9 at 240, Grade 11 at 215, and Grade 12 at 205.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1903

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

22 acres

School Motto

"Be Who You Are And Be That Well."

Student Body

Total Students

930 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

63 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

Average Class Size

18 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Shirt and tie, dress pants, jacket

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Physics C: MagnetismAP Physics I

AP Physics IIBiology

Calculus ABCalculus BC

Capstone/ResearchCapstone/Seminar

ChemistryComputer Science

EconomicsEnglish Language and Composition

English LiteratureEnvironmental Science

FrenchHuman Geography

LatinMusic Theory

Physics C-MechanicsPsychology

SpanishStatistics

U.S. Government and PoliticsUnited States History

World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Nov. 1 / Aug. 23 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,250

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Tuition Notes

We offer Merit-Based Scholarships and Fine Arts Scholarships. Need-based financial aid is available for families that apply.

College Acceptance Rate

96%

Admissions Director

Mark Winchell

Admissions Associate

Danielle Cordery

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

21 sports

Sports

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

60 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ChallengeAlliance

Aquarium ClubAviation Club

Black Student UnionBring Change to Mind

Card ClubCartoon Club

Chess ClubChinese Culture Club

Comic Book ClubComputer Programming Club

Crossword Puzzle ClubCulinary Club

Delaware Math LeagueDodgeball Club

Ducks UnlimitedDungeons and Dragons Club

Ethics BowlFantasy Football Club

FencingFilm Club

Fly Fishing ClubHermanos Unidos

Intramural SportsJapanese Culture Club

Literary MagazineLiturgical Music Ministry

Lunar ExpeditionMeditation Club

Mini-Stick Lacrosse ClubMock Trial

Model United Nations (UN)Mountain Bike Club

Music Analysis ClubMusic Programs

National Honor SocietyOutdoor Adventure Club

Peer CounselingPing Pong Club

Psychology ClubRobotics

Rosary ClubSalesians for Life

Salesians in ActionSalesians Without Borders

Salesianum School TheaterSalsReview: Our School Newspaper

Science OlympiadScuba Diving

SpikeballStay Woke

Stock Market ClubStrategy Board Game Club

Video Game ClubWSAL

YearbookYoga

Young DemocratsYSDA Young Republicans

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School Notes

Salesianum School educates and develops the whole person based on the spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales, whose teaching can be summarized in "Live Jesus.".

Salesianum's mission is to develop the whole person based on the teachings of Saint Francis de Sales, whose spirituality can be summed up with "Live Jesus."Founded by his Oblates as an independent Catholic secondary school in 1903, we provide challenging college preparation and extracurriculars in a welcoming, exciting environment.Here, academics, artists, and athletes unite under one brotherhood. Young men take ownership of their projects and schedules. And students find judgment-free teaching without distractions.The result: young men who emerge as Salesian Gentlemen, devoted to faith, community, and service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Salesianum School cost?

Salesianum School's tuition is approximately $20,250 for private students.

Does Salesianum School offer a summer program?

Yes, Salesianum School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Salesianum School offer?

Salesianum School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Salesianum School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for most sports offered.

What is Salesianum School's ranking?

Salesianum School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Salesianum School?

The application deadline for Salesianum School is Nov. 1 / Aug. 23 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 1 / Aug. 23 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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5 6/1/2012

Our son is about to graduate from this outstanding school. He has been prepared both mentally and spiritually for the rigors of a widely respected University. This private all-male High School remains a beacon in academia as it prepares the entire young man, mentally as well as spiritually for the challenges of a new America.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wilmington, DE is $19,272 for elementary schools and $24,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, DE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).