The Independence School
Tel: (302)239-0332
- The Independence School, an independent, co-educational day school for age 3 through 8th Grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more.
- We educate the whole student, preparing him or her emotionally and ethically for whatever lies ahead.
- At Independence, students learn to think for themselves and they learn independence.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) Delaware Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1118 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32%
State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80%
|
| Average Class Size | 19 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 27%
|
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- Independence's setting offers children age 3 through 8th grade a nurturing, community school feel where all students and their families can be known and appreciated. Our common philosophy and academic leadership team guide us in our mission and ensure that our sequential curriculum spirals upward through the grades to allow for distinct academic unity while also guaranteeing individualization. Independence is situated on 90 acres in the Pike Creek Valley, with easy access to Wilmington, Newark and Hockessin, as well as nearby Maryland and Pennsylvania communities.The Independence School inspires students to become independent, intellectually curious individuals who possess an exceptional spirit for learning, leadership and citizenship.
- INSPIRE. DREAM.ACHIEVE.
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