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Largest Delaware Private Schools

The average private school in Delaware has 175 students (2026).

The largest private school in Delaware is Caravel Academy, with 1,117 students.

Quick Facts (2026)

# DE Schools Ranked: 128
Top 20 Range (Students): 408–1,117
DE School Avg.: 175
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (2026)

# DE Schools Ranked: 128
Top 20 Range (Students): 408–1,117
DE School Avg.: 175
National School Avg.: 175

Delaware Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Delaware (DE) avg
2025	173
2024	167
2023	166
2022	188
2021	182
2020	169
2019	176
2018	181
2017	191
2016	189
2015	172

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Show school map — Delaware (students range: 408–1,117, avg 175)

School Size Range: 196 1,117 Avg. School Size: 456

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average private schools student size?

The Delaware average private schools student size is 175 for 2026.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Delaware?

The top ranked private schools in Delaware include Caravel Academy, Red Lion Christian Academy and Salesianum School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Delaware?

The private high school with the largest student size in Delaware is Caravel Academy, with a value of 1117. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Caravel Academy, with a value of 1117.

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