Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,180
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Independence School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,180
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Independence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Kind has the most students at 53, the highest grade count at The Independence School.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 9, 2027
Campus Size
90 acres
School Motto
Give Them Independence. Watch Them Soar.
Student Body
Total Students
470 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
19 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,180
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on division. Preschool tuition varies depending on the number of days and whether it is full- or half-day.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer camp costs vary based on selections.
% on Financial Aid
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,880
Admissions Director
Ashley Palandrani
Admissions Associate
Katelyn Rybicki
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Colors
Navy/Red/White
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubGirls Can STEM
Lego LeagueLego Robotics
Math LeagueOdyssey of the Mind
Quiz Bowl
Arts and Music Programs:
After-School ArtBand
ChoirDrama
Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
intramural sports
School Notes
- The Independence School fosters a lifelong love of learning in children from age 3 through 8th grade, all within our expansive 90-acre campus.
- We provide exceptionally strong academic foundations, unparalleled educational experiences, leadership opportunities, and a welcoming community for every family.
- Our unique curriculum goes beyond traditional subjects to include effective study skills, confident decision-making, and time management strategies.
- Discover the incredible value of an Independence education.
- Independence's setting offers children age 3 through 8th grade a nurturing and welcoming school environment in which they are able to learn to learn and learn to lead. Our mission is to inspire students to become intellectually curious individuals who possess an expectional spirit for learning, leadership, and citizenship, and we work toward that every day. Independence's sequential curriculum spirals upward through the grades to allow for distinct academic unity while also providing opportunities for personalization through blended learning, collaboration, project-based learning,and varying paces. 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Independence School cost?
The Independence School's tuition is approximately $26,180 for private students.
Does The Independence School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Independence School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Independence School offer?
The Independence School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is The Independence School's ranking?
The Independence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Independence School?
The application deadline for The Independence School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the The Independence School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School- Thanksgiving Break (Extended closed)
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break (Extended closed)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break (Extended closed)
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break (Extended closed)
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Winter Break: School closed (Extended closed)
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
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School Reviews
5 2/28/2026
Every single Teacher and Faculty in this school is absolutely amazing. It's education is amazing as well.
5 6/3/2022
Absolutely amazing. Mrs. Copeland deserves a million dollars.
5 3/10/2018
Our family is delighted with the academic journey at The Independence School. Our three girls are delighted each day to come home and share how much they learn at Indy. As parents, we appreciate seeing the engagement and enthusiasm. The school focuses on a solid foundation of balance in academics, mindfulness, sport and community service. It is said that it takes a village to raise children. The independence school is our village. It is a small school with a powerful community that is engaged in the children and their families as a whole.
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