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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Elizabeth School![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
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