Darul Amaanah Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-9 34 students 4.2 students per teacher Islamic Special program emphasis Co-ed
Private schools in Wilmington, DE
27 schools in Wilmington itself and 2 more within 6 miles.
Wilmington private schools at a glance
Wilmington has 27 private schools of its own, and 2 more are within 6 miles. In Wilmington itself: 12 Catholic, 8 other Christian, 5 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 24 teach elementary grades and 12 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. Counting the 2 nearby, there are 29 in all: 12 Catholic, 10 other Christian, 5 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 26 teach elementary grades and 14 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. 2 are all-girls and 2 are all-boys; the rest are co-ed. 14 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 9 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 99% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 94 students and 7.8 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $18,456 to $28,500 a year, and the middle figure is $21,570.
12 Catholic
7.8 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Wilmington (27)
Schools that give Wilmington as their address come first, then the 2 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Wilmington matches all of those.
Urban Promise School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 85 students 5.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 65 students 5.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 5-8 44 students 5.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) All-girls
Grades K-8 33 students 13.8 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades PreK-10 10 students 3.4 students per teacher Brethren Co-ed
Grades 3-8 456 students 7.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Padua Academy
2 mi Grades 9-12 424 students 11.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-girls 100% to 4-year college
Grades 5-8 53 students 7.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys
Grades 6-11 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
St. Elizabeth School
2 mi Grades PreK-12 364 students 12.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 75% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 161 students 9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
St. Ann School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 200 students 15.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 406 students 16.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 467 students 13 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
The Tatnall School
5 mi Grades PreK-12 457 students 5.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Baptist Early childhood Co-ed
St. Edmond's Academy
5 mi Grades PreK-8 158 students 8.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys
Grades K-5 33 students 5.9 students per teacher Jewish Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades K-9 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Co-ed
The Pilot School
6 mi Grades K-8 136 students 4.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 136 students 8.6 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 459 students 17.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Episcopal Early childhood Co-ed
All 27 schools in Wilmington
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Amaanah Academy | PreK-9 | 34 | <1 |
| Urban Promise School | PreK-12 | 85 | <1 |
| St. Peter Cathedral School | PreK-8 | 65 | 1 |
| Serviam Girls Academy | 5-8 | 44 | 1 |
| Sharon Temple Adventist School | K-8 | 33 | 1 |
| Maranatha Christian Academy | PreK-10 | 10 | 2 |
| Ursuline Academy, Lower | 3-8 | 456 | 2 |
| Padua Academy | 9-12 | 424 | 2 |
| Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington | 5-8 | 53 | 2 |
| Augustine Hills School | 6-11 | 6 | 2 |
| St. Elizabeth School | PreK-12 | 364 | 2 |
| St. Anthony of Padua Grade School | PreK-8 | 161 | 2 |
| St. Ann School | PreK-8 | 200 | 3 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary | PreK-8 | 406 | 3 |
| St. Mary Magdalen School | PreK-8 | 467 | 4 |
| The Tatnall School | PreK-12 | 457 | 5 |
| Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool | PreK-K | 4 | 5 |
| St. Edmond's Academy | PreK-8 | 158 | 5 |
| Albert Einstein Academy | K-5 | 33 | 5 |
| Wilmington Sudbury School | K-9 | 9 | 6 |
| The Pilot School | K-8 | 136 | 6 |
| Concord Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 136 | 7 |
| St. John the Beloved School | PreK-8 | 459 | 7 |
| Developing Minds Preschool and Learning Center | PreK-K | 7 | 7 |
| Destiny Calling Academy | K-9 | 10 | 8 |
| Centerville Layton School | K-12 | 88 | 8 |
| St. Mark's High School | 9-12 | 829 | 8 |
Nearby, within 6 miles (2)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Wilmington.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-12 94 students 8.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 100 students 8.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Wilmington
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $18,456 to $28,500 a year, and the middle figure is $21,570. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Padua Academy | $18,456 | 2026-27 |
| Ursuline Academy, Lower | $21,570 to $24,700 | 2026-27 |
| The Tatnall School | $28,500 to $38,500 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
Paying for private school in Delaware
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Wilmington?
27 private schools give Wilmington as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 29: 27 in Wilmington and 2 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,328 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Wilmington is St. Mark's High School with 829 students.
How much does private school cost near Wilmington?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $18,456 to $28,500 a year, and the middle figure is $21,570. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Delaware pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No Delaware program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction.