St. Mary Magdalen School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wilmington, DE
9 Sharpley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Overall grade: B+
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- A-Years serving families
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What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Delaware
- Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
St. Mary Magdalen School is a Catholic parish school in Wilmington, Delaware, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 467 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wilmington. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 467
- Teachers
- 35.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 200 girls, 267 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Delaware.
- Compared with 11 Catholic elementary schools in Delaware.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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Questions about St. Mary Magdalen School
What grades does St. Mary Magdalen School serve?
St. Mary Magdalen School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Magdalen School?
About 467 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Magdalen School?
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