St. Mary Magdalen School
The Saint Mary Magdalen School Community strives to faithfully carry out the example of Christ through education, service and worship.
Educationally, the challenge of academic excellence is pursued in a stimulating, God-centered environment.
Service is evidenced by our commitment to on-going outreach programs while educating ourselves and sensitizing our students to the needs of others.
Worship is expressed through sacraments, prayer services and personal devotions.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 545 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Magdalen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
545 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Reviews
Endorse St. Mary Magdalen School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
2809 BODINE DR
WILMINGTON, DE$515,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.16 miles from school)
-
3 STOCKDALE AVE
CLAYMONT, DE$270,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.67 miles from school)
-
25 BRIGHTON PL
WOOLWICH TWP, NJ$520,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (11.79 miles from school)
-
211 MARTROY LN
WALLINGFORD, PA$720,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (12.01 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Which Schools Did Our Presidents Attend? Part 3 - Wilson to Trump
Depending on their family circumstances, our Presidents received a wide range of primary and secondary schooling.

School Security: It Could Never Happen Here Or Could It?
School shootings and other emergency situations won't happen in your school, right? Who knows! Better to put in place the steps necessary to protect the school community than to be caught unprepared.

July 06, 2022
Parents' FAQs About Private SchoolYou have dozens of reasons why you think a private school is a good option for your child. But you also have some concerns. We address those here.