Sanford School
The mission of Sanford School is to identify and develop the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students.
Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 577 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 6 / Jan. 29 / rolling
Top Rankings
Sanford School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1930
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
577 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress Code (not uniform) for Middle and Upper School students)
(Dress Code (not uniform) for Middle and Upper School students)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 6 / Jan. 29 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Ranges from $11,000 for Half-Day Pre-K to $23,200 for Upper School.
Admissions Director
Jaime Morgan
Admissions Associate
Heidi McGregor
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Sanford School is Towle Institute (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.2 miles away)
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