St. John The Beloved Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked DE School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 528 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,196
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John The Beloved Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Beloved Catholic School
Pre-K	82
Kind	55
1	44
2	59
3	44
4	49
5	50
6	46
7	47
8	52

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Year Founded

1957

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Student Body

Total Students

528 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

28 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,196

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Admissions Director

Sharon Breznitsky

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringFlag Football

FootballIntramural Sports Only

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersBoy Scouts

CheerleadingChess Club

Girl ScoutsLego Club

Math ClubScience Olympiad

Student CouncilYearbook Club

Youth Group

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Instrumental Music

School Notes

We, the community of St. John the Beloved, serve in the ministry of Catholic Education for boys and girls in 3 year old Early Childhood through Eighth grades.
Within this full-time learning environment, the faculty fosters worthwhile academic and religious programs, using multiple learning styles and motivational techniques to provide a high standard of quality education.
Integration of learning with faith and service is encouraged to empower children to achieve their potential as children of God whose lives will impact the local and global community.
This process is enhanced by parents, teachers and administrators whose lives are modeled on Gospel values as they teach, search and build community as Jesus did.
Filled with trust in the goodness and love of God, we move forward with joy in the hope of building the earth as God's Kingdom.

We, the community of St. John the Beloved, serve in the ministry of Catholic Education for boys and girls in 3 year old Early Childhood through Eighth grades. Within this full-time learning environment, the faculty fosters worthwhile academic and religious programs, using multiple learning styles and motivational techniques to provide a high standard of quality education. Integration of learning with faith and service is encouraged to empower children to achieve their potential as children of God whose lives will impact the local and global community. This process is enhanced by parents, teachers and administrators whose lives are modeled on Gospel values as they teach, search and build community as Jesus did. Filled with trust in the goodness and love of God, we move forward with joy in the hope of building the earth as God's Kingdom.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John The Beloved Catholic School cost?

St. John The Beloved Catholic School's tuition is approximately $7,196 for private students.

What sports does St. John The Beloved Catholic School offer?

St. John The Beloved Catholic School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John The Beloved Catholic School's ranking?

St. John The Beloved Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John The Beloved Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. John The Beloved Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wilmington, DE is $19,541 for elementary schools and $24,428 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, DE is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).