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)
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Urban Promise Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
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Quick Facts
Sharon Temple Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
2401 Thatcher St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
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