The Tatnall School Photo - Tatnall's 110-acre campus is located just west of Wilmington in Greenville, Delaware. Housing a National Wildlife Federation-accredited schoolyard habitat, five outdoor classrooms and bordering the Downs Nature Conservancy, the spacious campus provides expansive playing fields and opportunities for outdoor environmental study.

Top 10 Best Wilmington Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 private elementary schools serving 6,184 students in Wilmington, DE.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wilmington, DE include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School and Albert Einstein Academy.
The average tuition cost is $18,183, which is higher than the Delaware private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,693.
69% of private elementary schools in Wilmington, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wilmington Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Albert Einstein Academy
Albert Einstein Academy Photo - Kindergarteners are Scientists!
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(9)
101 Garden Of Eden Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-5026
Grades: K-5
| 35 students
Destiny Calling Academy
Destiny Calling Academy Photo - Something unique that DCA offers is In-School tutoring. The goal is to help them reach grade-level expectations in their core classes.
(Christian)
(4)
5810-C Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
(800) 677-7904
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Tatnall School
The Tatnall School Photo - Tatnall's 110-acre campus is located just west of Wilmington in Greenville, Delaware. Housing a National Wildlife Federation-accredited schoolyard habitat, five outdoor classrooms and bordering the Downs Nature Conservancy, the spacious campus provides expansive playing fields and opportunities for outdoor environmental study.
(10)
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School Photo - Technology, including the one-to-one program for all students preschool - 12th grade, supports collaborative learning at Friends. The point is not the hardware but what it makes possible in teaching and engaging students in 21st century skills.
(Friends)
(1)
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Grades: NS-12
| 687 students
Centerville Layton School
Centerville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo - Concord Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
St. Ann School
St. Ann School Photo
(Catholic)
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
St. Edmond's Academy
St. Edmond's Academy Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
St. Elizabeth School
St. Elizabeth School Photo
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Grades: PK-12
| 433 students
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Grades: NS-8
| 528 students
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
Tower Hill School
Tower Hill School Photo - Tower Hill School resides on a 44-acre campus with state-of- the-art athletic facilities and impressive academic and arts areas.
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Grades: NS-12
| 860 students
Ursuline Academy, Lower
Ursuline Academy, Lower Photo
(Catholic)
(10)
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Augustine Hills School
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Darul-Amaanah Academy
Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!
(Islamic)
408 E 8th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 274-2946
Grades: NS-12
| 40 students
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
Grades: 3-12
| 84 students
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Brethren)
4003 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Grades: 5-8
| 38 students
The Pilot School
The Pilot School Photo - Our 50 acre campus provides ample opportunities for our students to learn outside the traditional school walls. Surrounded by 2,000 acres of parkland, our campus was built with nature at its center and this is woven into the curriculum and into free time.
Special Education School
(4)
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
4412 Washington Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 635-0705
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.
(Catholic)
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Sharon Temple Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Urban Promise Academy
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Grades: 7-11
| 22 students
Urban Promise School
2401 Thatcher St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Wilmington Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Wilmington Montessori School
Wilmington Montessori School Photo - Primary (3- to 6-year-old) Program - Preschool and Kindergarten - Students work together to create the Montessori Pink Tower.
Montessori School
(1)
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
Grades: NS-8
| 199 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
907 New Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 995-2231
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
1401 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 633-1600
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
510 West 28 Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-4031
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
502 N Pine St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-1498
Grades: PK-4
| 43 students
304 S Harrison Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 594-1402
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
210 Bellefonte Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-5595
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
201 Bayard Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 654-0746
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Zion Early Education Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2101 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-7874
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Wilmington, DE?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wilmington, DE include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School and Albert Einstein Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wilmington, DE?
29 private elementary schools are located in Wilmington, DE.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Wilmington, DE?
The average tuition cost is $18,183, which is higher than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $12,693.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Wilmington, DE?
Wilmington, DE private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmington, DE?
69% of private elementary schools in Wilmington, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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