About the School
- St Hedwig Elementary School is a Catholic Elementary School, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, located near the Riverfront area of Wilmington, Delaware.
- Our single-track school, serving Pre-K through eighth grade, with small class size provides students a family atmosphere in which we strive to work with all students in achieving their highest potential.
- In addition to the core academic subjects, physical education, art, music and foreign language are offered.
- We strive to make each child feel valued for their gifts and for the treasures they bring to our community.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Hedwig Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Hedwig Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Hedwig Elementary School is St. Elizabeth School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 84 students
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pulaski Early Education Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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