Sanford School

6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
View full size Get directions
Tel: (302)235-6500
REQUEST INFO
SAVE 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.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Delaware Association of Independent Schools
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded 1930

Student Body

Total Students 577 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade Sanford School Student 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)

Finances and Admission

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
Show me:
People Also ViewedPeople Also Viewed Nearby SchoolsNearby Schools
All Schools High Schools Elementary Schools Preschools
Show me:
  • School Location Miles Grades Students
  • Wilmington
    Tower Hill School
    Grades: NS-12 | 736 students
    6.6 miles
    2813 W 17th Street
    Wilmington, DE 19806
    (302)575-0550    6.6NS-12
    736
  • Wilmington
    Wilmington Friends School
    (Friends)
    (1)
    Grades: NS-12 | 703 students
    7.9 miles
    101 School Road
    Wilmington, DE 19803
    (302)576-2900    7.9NS-12
    703
  • Wilmington
    The Tatnall School
    Grades: PK-12 | 589 students
    4.4 miles
    1501 Barley Mill Road
    Wilmington, DE 19807
    (302)998-2292    4.4PK-12
    589
  • Bear
    Caravel Academy
    Grades: PK-12 | 1144 students
    13.2 miles
    2801 Del Laws Rd
    Bear, DE 19701
    (302)834-8938    13.2PK-12
    1144
  • Wilmington
    Padua Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    Grades: 9-12 | 569 students
    7.5 miles
    905 N Broom St
    Wilmington, DE 19806
    (302)421-3739    7.59-12
    569

School Reviews

Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards

I am a:

Name or Alias:

Your review:

Endorse this school:
Nearby Homes for Sale
realtor.com™View Homes Near Sanford School
Recent Articles
A Look At An Athletic Academy
July 20, 2017
A Look At An Athletic Academy
5 Facts About Montessori Schools
July 12, 2017
5 Facts About Montessori Schools
Here are five facts about Montessori schools to bear in mind when exploring preschools and primary schools for your child.
For Profit vs Not for Profit Schools
July 12, 2017
For Profit vs Not for Profit Schools
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of a for profit versus a not for profit school? Is one kind of school better than the other?
Quick Stats
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Students: 577 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 6 / Jan. 29 / rolling
Request Information
I am a:      
Email:
Name of parent:
Student First name:
Student Middle name:
Student Last name:
Student date of birth:
Student is:
     
Currently in grade:
Seeking entry for grade:
Target start date:
Name of current school:
School type:
        
Applying for financial aid?:
        
Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.:
Address:
City:
Country:
State:
Zip:

(enter "N/A" if not applicable)
Phone:
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in New Castle County, DE is $10,811 for elementary schools and $15,393 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Castle County, DE is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School News

View all past news stories

Most Popular Articles
Quick Links