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Largest Delaware Private Schools

Name: Delaware Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Delaware has 175 students (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# 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)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-8.5%) (-16 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Delaware (DE) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	173	▲ +6	▲ +3.6%
2024	172	167	▲ +1	▲ +0.6%
2023	174	166	▼ -22	▼ -11.7%
2022	185	188	▲ +6	▲ +3.3%
2021	180	182	▲ +13	▲ +7.7%
2020	171	169	▼ -7	▼ -4.0%
2019	175	176	▼ -5	▼ -2.8%
2018	172	181	▼ -10	▼ -5.2%
2017	180	191	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2016	178	189	▲ +17	▲ +9.9%
2015	167	172	—	—

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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 (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 2026-27.

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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