The Tatnall School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Wilmington, DE
1501 Barley Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Delaware
- The largest independent school in Wilmington
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Wilmington, Delaware, The Tatnall School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 457 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 457
- Teachers
- 81.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 215 girls, 242 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent 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 Tatnall School
What grades does The Tatnall School serve?
The Tatnall School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Tatnall School?
About 457 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Tatnall School?
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