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Average Private School SAT Scores in Delaware

The averageprivate school SAT score in Delaware is 0 (2026-27).
The private school in Delaware with the highest SAT score is Tower Hill School, with an SAT score of 1344.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # DE Schools Ranked: 9
  • Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1069–1344
  • DE School Avg.: 1223
  • National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # DE Schools Ranked: 9
  • Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1069–1344
  • DE School Avg.: 1223
  • National School Avg.: 1240

Delaware Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-0.2%) (-2 since 2021)

Year National avg Delaware (DE) avg YoY Change (#) YoY Change (%)
2023 1228 1215 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.2%
2021 1229 1217 — —
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Delaware (avg SAT range: 1069–1344, avg 1223)
Sat Score Range: 1069 1344 Avg. Sat Score: 1223

Average Private School SAT Scores in Delaware (2026-27)

Showing 9 schools
Tower Hill School Photo
#1Tower Hill School
Gr: NS-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
1344avg SAT
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Delaware Valley Classical School Photo
#2Delaware Valley Classical School
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
(24)
1338avg SAT
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Archmere Academy Photo
#3Archmere Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
(7)
1308avg SAT
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Red Lion Christian Academy Photo
#4Red Lion Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
1290avg SAT
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Wilmington Friends School Photo
#5Wilmington Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
(1)
1245avg SAT
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Wilmington Christian School Photo
#6Wilmington Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
(1)
1240avg SAT
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Aquinas Academy Photo
#7Aquinas Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
1100avg SAT
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Fairwinds Christian School Photo
#8Fairwinds Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
(1)
1075avg SAT
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Ursuline Academy Photo
#9Ursuline Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
(10)
1069avg SAT
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the private schools with the highest SAT score in Delaware?
The top ranked private schools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, Delaware Valley Classical School and Archmere Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest SAT score in Delaware?
The private high school with the highest SAT score in Delaware is Tower Hill School, with a value of 1344. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Tower Hill School, with a value of 1344.

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