Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Urban Promise Academy
About the School
- Urban Promise Academy in Wilmington, DE serves 22 students in grades 7 through 11 within a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- Founded in 2010, this co–ed school employs 5 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
- The school's student body is 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for diversity.
- As a city locale school, Urban Promise Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary education program without religious affiliation.
- With a small enrollment size, the school provides a focused academic environment for middle and high school students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Urban Promise Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Urban Promise Academy?
The application deadline for Urban Promise Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Urban Promise Academy is Salesianum School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sharon Temple Adventist School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Urban Promise School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students
2401 Thatcher St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students
2401 Thatcher St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Brethren
4003 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students
2401 Thatcher St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bohemia Manor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2755 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
9286.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bohemia Manor Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2757 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
9286.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Chesapeake City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
9286.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
9287.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Holly Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
9287.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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