The Independence School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newark, DE
1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Delaware
- The largest independent school in Newark
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Newark since at least 2011
In Newark, Delaware, The Independence School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 384 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 162 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 384
- Teachers
- 50.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 196 girls, 188 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% 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 The Independence School
What grades does The Independence School serve?
The Independence School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Independence School?
About 384 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Independence School?
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