Newark Center for Creative Learning
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Newark, DE
401 Phillips Ave, Newark, DE 19711
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Newark since at least 2011
In Newark, Delaware, Newark Center for Creative Learning is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 73 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 73
- Teachers
- 11.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 33 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Newark Center for Creative Learning
What grades does Newark Center for Creative Learning serve?
Newark Center for Creative Learning serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Newark Center for Creative Learning?
About 73 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Newark Center for Creative Learning?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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