West Center School in Hartly, DE serves 35 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teaching staff members.
It has an Amish orientation with a religious affiliation classified as other religious.
The school is one of several private options within 3 miles, including Southern Meadow School and Apple Grove School, providing local choices for families seeking a rural Delaware K–8 private school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Center School often compared to?
West Center School is often viewed alongside schools like Southern Meadow School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for West Center School?
The application deadline for West Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: West Center School vs. Southern Meadow School
The nearest high school and elementary school to West Center School is Central Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Little School (5.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Apple Grove School
(Amish)
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Rose Valley School
(Amish)
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Honeysuckle Knoll School
(Amish)
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Capitol Baptist School
(Baptist)
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
5.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Road School Of Delaware
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
7.1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Apple Grove School
(Amish)
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Rose Valley School
(Amish)
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Honeysuckle Knoll School
(Amish)
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Little School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central De Christian Academy
(Christian)
4698 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
Early Childhood Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
6.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
9234.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
9237.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Lockerman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
9238.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
9238.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
9238.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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