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Largest Delaware Private High Schools

The average private high school in Delaware has 294 students (2026).

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

Quick Facts (2026)

# DE Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (Students): 199–1,117
DE School Avg.: 294
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (2026)

# DE Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (Students): 199–1,117
DE School Avg.: 294
National School Avg.: 244

Delaware Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Delaware (DE) avg
2025	289
2024	277
2023	282
2022	316
2021	315
2020	279
2019	300
2018	316
2017	322
2016	321
2015	296

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Show school map — Delaware (students range: 199–1,117, avg 294)

School Size Range: 36 1,117 Avg. School Size: 348

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average private high schools student size?

The Delaware average private high schools student size is 294 for 2026.

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

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

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