The average private preschool in Delaware has 200 students (2025).
The largest private preschool in Delaware is Caravel Academy with 1,117 students.
School Size Range: 149
1,117
Avg. School Size: 383
Largest Delaware Private Preschools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #22.
Red Lion Christian Academy![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
Students: 942
Grades: NS-12
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Rank: #33.
Students: 860
Grades: NS-12
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Rank: #44.
Students: 687
Grades: NS-12
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Rank: #55.
Students: 685
Grades: NS-12
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Rank: #66.
Christ The Teacher Catholic School![Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 635
Grades: PK-8
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Rank: #77.
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
Students: 568
Grades: PK-8
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Rank: #88.
St. John The Beloved Catholic School![St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade]( "St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade")
(Catholic)
Students: 528
Grades: NS-8
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
Students: 486
Grades: PK-8
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Students: 486
Grades: NS-12
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Students: 433
Grades: NS-8
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
St. Elizabeth School![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 433
Grades: PK-12
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Rank: #1313.
Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
Students: 419
Grades: PK-8
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Rank: #1414.
Students: 413
Grades: PK-12
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Rank: #1515.
Students: 405
Grades: PK-8
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Rank: #1616.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Students: 348
Grades: PK-12
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Rank: #1717.
Students: 294
Grades: NS-8
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Rank: #1818.
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Students: 284
Grades: PK-12
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Rank: #1919.
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
(Christian)
Students: 276
Grades: PK-8
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Rank: #2020.
Students: 234
Grades: PK-8
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Rank: #2121.
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo]( "St. Ann School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 229
Grades: PK-8
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Rank: #2222.
Students: 227
Grades: PK-12
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Rank: #2323.
Tarbiyah School
(Islamic)
Students: 215
Grades: PK-9
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Rank: #2424.
Epworth Christian School![Epworth Christian School Photo - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!]( "Epworth Christian School Photo - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!")
(Christian)
Students: 202
Grades: PK-8
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Rank: #2525.
St. Mark's Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Students: 200
Grades: NS
1700 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 999-0800
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 999-0800
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Glasgow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
Students: 199
Grades: NS-12
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
Students: 199
Grades: PK-12
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Rank: #2828.
Students: 196
Grades: PK-12
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Rank: #2929.
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School![St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.]( "St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.")
(Catholic)
Students: 193
Grades: PK-8
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Rank: #3030.
Concord Preschool And Childcare![Concord Preschool And Childcare Photo]( "Concord Preschool And Childcare Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Students: 190
Grades: PK-K
1800 Fairfax Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 654-9629
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 654-9629
Rank: #3131.
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware
(Islamic)
Students: 182
Grades: PK-8
706 South Old Baltimore Pike,
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
St. Edmond's Academy![St. Edmond's Academy Photo]( "St. Edmond's Academy Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Students: 162
Grades: PK-8
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Students: 162
Grades: NS-8
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
Rank: #3434.
Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
Students: 160
Grades: NS-4
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Rank: #3535.
Students: 149
Grades: PK-K
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average private preschools student size?
The Delaware average private preschools student size is 200 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with the largest student size in Delaware?
The top ranked private preschools in Delaware include Caravel Academy, Red Lion Christian Academy and Tower Hill School.
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