The Independence School
1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
The Independence School is a private school in Newark, DE teaching grades PreK-8. It reported 384 students and about 7.6 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- PreK-8
- Students
- 384
- Teachers
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Program
- Regular
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Setting
- Suburb
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
The Independence School tuition
Published tuition (2026-27): grades K to 5: $22,990 · grades 6 to 8: $26,180.
Tuition from The Independence School's website, checked October 5, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.
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Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Institute | 6-12 | 40 | 2 |
| Cacc Montessori School | PreK-K | 10 | 2 |
| St. Mark's High School | 9-12 | 829 | 2 |
| The Hockessin Montessori School | PreK-8 | 47 | 3 |
| Destiny Calling Academy | K-9 | 10 | 3 |
| St. John the Beloved School | PreK-8 | 459 | 3 |
| Developing Minds Preschool and Learning Center | PreK-K | 7 | 3 |
| Islamic Academy of Delaware | PreK-8 | 124 | 5 |
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