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Top 3 Best Bear Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,587 students in Bear, DE (there are 3 public schools, serving 2,197 public students). 54% of all K-12 students in Bear, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Bear, DE include Caravel Academy, Fairwinds Christian School and Red Lion Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
60% of private schools in Bear, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Bear Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Caravel Academy
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Grades: PK-12
| 1,117 students
Fairwinds Christian School
Fairwinds Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
Red Lion Christian Academy
Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND
(Christian)
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Grades: K-12
| 552 students
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Cornerstone Early Education & Youth Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3135 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 836-6445
Grades: NS
| 92 students
1458 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
Grades: PK-1
| 19 students
Glasgow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Grades: NS-12
| 199 students
Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Grades: NS-4
| 160 students
Highland Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Grades: 1-10
| 22 students
Lela Day School
Daycare / Preschool
234 Rickey Blvd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1833
Grades: K-1
| 108 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bear, Delaware

Bear, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Advoserv (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2520 Wrangle Hill Rd # 200
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 365-8050
Grades: NS
| 86 students
614 Pulaski Highway
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 322-5040
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bear, DE?
The top ranked private schools in Bear, DE include Caravel Academy, Fairwinds Christian School and Red Lion Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bear, DE?
10 private schools are located in Bear, DE.
How diverse are private schools in Bear, DE?
Bear, DE private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Bear, DE go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in Bear, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bear, DE?
60% of private schools in Bear, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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