St. Mary Magdalen School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked DE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 568 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Magdalen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Magdalen School
Pre-K	60
Kind	50
1	59
2	60
3	59
4	60
5	60
6	58
7	48
8	54

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Year Founded

1953

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

568 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

School Motto: One Faith, One Goal, One Vision

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).