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Delaware Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Delaware Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Delaware is $11,618 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Early Childhood Lab School, with a tuition of $4,500.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DE Schools Ranked: 30
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $4,500–$10,595
DE School Avg.: $11,661
National School Avg.: $9,646

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DE Schools Ranked: 30
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $4,500–$10,595
DE School Avg.: $11,661
National School Avg.: $9,646

Delaware Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +24.0% (+$2,674 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Delaware (DE) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$13,810	▲ +$257	▲ +1.9%
2024	$12,643	$13,553	▲ +$328	▲ +2.5%
2023	$12,143	$13,225	▲ +$1,128	▲ +9.3%
2022	$11,665	$12,097	▲ +$49	▲ +0.4%
2021	$11,446	$12,048	▲ +$102	▲ +0.9%
2020	$11,205	$11,946	▲ +$93	▲ +0.8%
2019	$11,020	$11,853	▲ +$196	▲ +1.7%
2018	$10,760	$11,657	▲ +$150	▲ +1.3%
2017	$10,507	$11,507	▲ +$371	▲ +3.3%
2016	$10,136	$11,136	▲ +$142	▲ +1.3%
2015	$9,809	$10,994	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $4,500 $39,600 Avg. Tuition Cost: $11,661

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average private preschools tuition?

The Delaware average private preschools tuition is $15,304 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Delaware?

The top ranked private preschools in Delaware include Early Childhood Lab School, Central De Christian Academy and St. Peter Cathedral School.

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