Ursuline Academy, Lower
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
Wilmington, DE
1106 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Delaware
- Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
In Wilmington, Delaware, Ursuline Academy, Lower is an independent Catholic school for students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. About 456 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Delaware. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wilmington. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–8
- Students
- 456
- Teachers
- 58.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 426 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Delaware (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 64% 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
- American Montessori Society
- 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 Ursuline Academy, Lower
What grades does Ursuline Academy, Lower serve?
Ursuline Academy, Lower serves grades 3–8.
How many students attend Ursuline Academy, Lower?
About 456 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ursuline Academy, Lower?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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