#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
The Tatnall School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
A+Overall grade457 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Private schools in Wilmington, DE with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 13 of 13 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Ursuline Academy, Lower
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
A+Overall grade456 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. Edmond's Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
A+Overall gradeAll boys158 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. Anthony of Padua Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
A+Overall grade161 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. Peter Cathedral School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
A+Overall grade65 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Centerville Layton School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools nationwide
Wilmington, DE
AOverall grade88 students3 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Urban Promise School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
AOverall grade85 students6 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Concord Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
B+Overall grade136 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. Mary Magdalen School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
B+Overall grade467 students13 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. Elizabeth School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Delaware
Wilmington, DE
BOverall grade364 students12 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. Ann School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
Wilmington, DE
BOverall grade200 students16 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
Wilmington, DE
B-Overall grade406 students16 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
St. John the Beloved School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
Wilmington, DE
B-Overall grade459 students18 students per teacher
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