2020 Best Private High Schools in DelawareAbout this List

St. Andrew's School

• Private School
• Middletown, DE
• 9-12
• 81 reviews

Parent: St. Andrew's is a magical place! The community of students, faculty and staff is one of the most diverse and inclusive around. Students are encouraged to pursue new talents and are cared for like family by their advisors and teachers. The arts are vibrant at St. Andrew's as well as strong academics and opportunities to play so many sports and participate in a variety of extra-curricular clubs. The campus is really one of the most beautiful and serene places, sitting on hundreds of acres of sprawling fields surrounding Noxontown Pond in DE. Our child is thriving here and discovering so many new pursuits.
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• A+

• 310 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tower Hill School

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• PK, K-12
• 36 reviews

Parent: Overall a more challenging school academically then the other private day schools in Delaware. Students are competitive but kind. Atmosphere is fair with a strong emphasis on students taking full responsibility for their academics, sports and creative endeavors. My son was at another private school in the area for K-8 and moved to THS in 9th grade. He has to work harder academically but he couldn't be happier. College prep starts in 8th and 9th grade. There are many clubs and opportunities for students to lead or try new things. Faculty is top notch. Most of my sons teachers have taught at the college level and some have PhD's. Great facilities for sports, drama and the sciences too.
Read 36 Reviews

• A+

• 722 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wilmington Friends School

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• PK, K-12
• 51 reviews

Parent: I feel so fortunate that my children were able to attend WFS. It has been a transformative experience. Yes, the education was exceptional, but the community is amazing. The staff connects with the students, offers them opportunities, and encourages them to become their best selves! Especially in these times, I think it's so important to have an education grounded in values and I can't think of any better philosophy than one of "that of God in everyone."
Read 51 Reviews

• A+

• 736 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archmere Academy

• Private School
• Claymont, DE
• 9-12
• 119 reviews

Junior: Archmere Academy is a private catholic high school located in Claymont, Delaware with a stunning campus and wonderful atmosphere. The students are always lively as they walk to and from their college prep classes to their AP classes. With excellent teachers in the Math, Science, Literature departments, to the Arts and Music, students are able to develop character along with strong academics. Students become leaders for clubs, such as community service and conspiracy theory club, while also continuing leadership commitments to their sports team everyday after school. The constant motivation of a student to become the best version of themselves and to represent who they want to be is cultivated at Archmere Academy.
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• A+

• 507 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sanford School

• Private School
• Hockessin, DE
• PK, K-12
• 47 reviews

Parent: Sanford School has been the perfect choice for my children. The school has a strong sense of community; it's like a family. The school's leadership is outstanding and has been continually improving the program, the faculty and the facilities, including the recently constructed and much needed performing arts facility. The teachers are outstanding and are really invested in the student's success. The sports team coaches have helped my kids succeed on the field, and the school's teams overall have enjoyed great successes of late. Our family has been extremely satisfied with our experience. Sanford is a gem!
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• A+

• 581 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Tatnall School

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• PK, K-12
• 74 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love Tatnall! These kids are getting a well-rounded education. There are so many courses for them to choose from. The math and science departments are top-notch. The art department is widely heralded, and the choral department is led by a Grammy-winning artist. There are also a large variety of clubs to choose from, something for everybody. Zero tolerance for bullying. Tatnall has safety drills and a campus that is near major thoroughfares, yet off the beaten path reassuring me that my child is safe. This is a fantastic K-12 school. I had two kids here and the faculty and staff are truly amazing across the board and a couple that are truly spectacular. The school community is very nurturing, and students live by an impressive code. Amazing what a fantastic legacy they have been able to create in Wilmington, Delaware.
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• A+

• 614 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Caravel Academy

• Private School
• Townsend, DE
• PK, K-12
• 90 reviews

Senior: I have had a very good experience at Caravel Academy. I attended CA since fourth grade and I will be graduation this year (2020). Most teachers here want to see you succeed rather than giving out bad grades; however, grades must be earned and will not simply be given out to everyone. Some teachers are older and have become set in their ways and are easily frustrated, but most teachers are pretty helpful. Most students here are very nice, but it can be very difficult to make new friends considering that my graduating class only had around 90 people. Sports are fun to attend, and I have watched several basketball state championship games and football playoff games. Caravel does recruit for these sports, so games are fun to watch but it is not easy to get on the teams (tryouts are competitive but not as competitive as public schools from what I understand). The campus is beautiful: well-maintained, clean, and small and compact but not over-crowded.
Read 90 Reviews

• A

• 1,121 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Salesianum School

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• 9-12
• 96 reviews

Parent: Excellent school in every aspect. Academically my son was well prepared for college. He received many huge scholarships to wonderful colleges and has transitioned easily. He was involved in many sports and activities and enjoyed his four years there immensely. The brotherhood is something that can not be found at any other school. For those concerned with lack of interaction with female students, my son had exchange classes at Ursuline and Padua both junior and senior year. He attended many sporting events, shows, dances and proms and had many female friends at these schools that he is still friends with now. We loved Salesianum...best choice!
Read 96 Reviews

• A

• 1,034 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ursuline Academy

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• PK, K-12
• 95 reviews

Parent: Ursuline Academy is a place where students are empowered to succeed, serve, and lead. It is an environment where sisterhood, service and spiritual awareness are cherished and valued amongst administrators, faculty and students. There are so many opportunities to get in involved in service projects, athletics, the arts, a wide variety of clubs and activities and the global program. Class sizes are small, so students have a voice as they learn in an academically rigorous environment. The college admissions process is top notch, as evidenced in the college acceptances amongst the graduates. Ursulines graduates are strong, confident and ready to lead and serve in a global world.
Read 95 Reviews

• A

• 406 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint Mark's High School

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• 9-12
• 131 reviews

Alum: My experience was excellent at Saint Mark's. Almost every semester i achieved honor roll and felt that academics was a specialty of this school. The help was always there whenever anyone needed it. Teachers and faculty were very polite and determined to produce students who were ready for their next steps in life. One thing that I wish was different or improved for future students is enrollment. My class consisted of only 130 students. This was not a problem but I felt it did contribute to the lack of funds for extracurricular activities like sports and clubs. Also a bigger student body would have been great for a school this large. Other than that, I truly believe Saint Mark's is a great school and I am proud to be an alumni!
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• A

• 501 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Padua Academy

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• 9-12
• 192 reviews

Parent: Excellent school that prepared my daughters very well for college. They both were awarded huge college scholarships to many great schools. Their college transitions were easy because Padua prepared them so well. They were both involved in many activities at Padua and loved their years there. The sisterhood can not be found anywhere else. For those concerned with no interaction with male students, my daughters had many, many friends at Salesianum. They attended countless sporting events, Salsthon, dances, proms, etc. at Sallies. To this day, they are still friends with many of their Salesianum friends. We are look forward to being back at Padua in two years with our youngest daughter!
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• A

• 658 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint Thomas More Academy

• Private School
• Magnolia, DE
• 9-12
• 85 reviews

Works Here: Saint Thomas More Academy offers a great college preparatory curriculum. The schools provides one-on-one guidance for students that walks them through the college application process from course selection to letters of recommendation. There are so many opportunities for students to engage in leadership roles, extra-curricular clubs/activities and athletics. The Arts Program is a wonderful opportunity for novice and arts majors alike! You can be involved in sports even if you've never played before. The basketball program, volleyball program and tennis teams always do very well and typically make it to state level competitions each year. The students and faculty are very friendly and welcoming. About half of the students are Catholic and half are not. The environment is safe and nurturing. It is a great place to learn and grow! The school facilities are great...athletic fields, gym, science labs, and lunches are amazing.
Read 85 Reviews

• A-

• 100 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Red Lion Christian Academy

• Private School
• Bear, DE
• PK, K-12
• 20 reviews

Alum: I had an amazing time at Red Lion Christian Academy. Not only was I able to be involved with multiple sports teams year round, but I also took part in the incredible school musical, choir, arts department, and student government. I was class president for 3 years and the student body my senior year. I was very close with the students, parents, and faculty. I tried to do every extra curricular activity offered, and they were abundant! No matter what you are interested in here, teachers care about you and your needs and want to help you in any way possible. They go above and beyond to create real and lasting relationships that are still strong even after graduation. Every school has ways to improve, RLCA included, but they are doing a great job keeping up with the times and making sure they are Christ, student, and family based.
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• A-

• 496 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Elizabeth High School

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• 9-12
• 111 reviews

Senior: From the first day of attending St. Elizabeth to where I am now, I have loved being at St. Elizabeth and will continue to love being at St. Elizabeth. I love this school so much because of everything it has provided me with such as friends, great educations, amazing teachers, after school pass time, sports, clubs, and a pretty healthy environment. For me getting involved was through sports, clubs, and getting my community service hours. At St. Elizabeth I have played sports all 4 years of highschool and have done the same club for 3 years. The school pushes you to get over 60 hours of community service by sending you emails when events would happen or if you would like to run concessions during games or if you want you can do things outside of school on your own time. Teachers at our school are amazing and really to know because believe it or not eventually you gonna wanna get to know them and build a relationship with them.
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• A-

• 320 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wilmington Christian School

• Private School
• Hockessin, DE
• PK, K-12
• 64 reviews

Alum: While I was at WCS I learned the joy in helping others. I saw how I could serve others and bless them. There were struggles that I could help with, the problem though was the fact that no one wanted to point out these struggles. Everyone knew they were there, or at least those who invested any time into school. Problems like peer pressure and indifference among everyone that caused so much unnecessary anxiety. For example, this is a Christian school where Christians go to learn a Christian perspective on subjects and the world and yet some people felt they shouldn't need to hear about Christ. WCS was a great school and it has some teachers who truly put so much care into their work. Every school has issues and WCS isn't an exception, but there's no doubt they invest in influencing in the future of their students.
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• A-

• 543 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Delmarva Christian Schools

• Private School
• Georgetown, DE
• K-12
• 23 reviews

Senior: I have enjoyed the many opportunities this school has to offer. I have had so much fun being part of the performing arts department and participating in the school’s many plays. The school also offers a 2 week period in January called J-Term where we select a specific course that teaches us new skills and helps us grow closer in our relationship with Christ. Some courses are missions trips overseas, while others are fun extracurricular activities at home. I participated in the Short Film J-Term for 3 out of my 4 years. During this course I learned the many techniques and requirements to making and acting in a film, from camera angles to lighting. Each year we would choose a different genre or theme to depict in our film, and each film would teach a biblical moral in some form. The J-Term experience has easily been one of my favorite parts of my attendance at Delmarva Christian High School, and I have been proud to be a student of a school with such opportunities.
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• B+

• 427 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvary Christian Academy

• Private School
• Dover, DE
• PK, K-12
• 9 reviews

Senior: The teachers are very knowledgeable in their field. They actually care about you and are commited to your success. Their care is unparalled to any other school I know. The tutoring services are proficient and accessible. I was also able to complete six college credits/elec give a in my high school career. The school resources are limited. Public schools do have better equipment. The building is small compared to other high schools in the area. Calvary's clubs and activities are very few because of their limited resources. However, the culture of the school is very welcoming. Overall, I valued the connections I made there and enjoyed my experience, despite the varied shortcommings of the school. I felt confident of my academic ability from my education at Calvary Christian Academy.
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• B

• 306 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairwinds Christian School

• Private School
• Bear, DE
• PK, K-12
• 11 reviews

Niche User: This school is unique because it is a small school that strives for excellence while maintaining a family atmosphere. Some of my favorite events to attend are the sports games, the Christmas program that the kids put on every year and the family events like Grandparents Day. The administration and staff are great people to work with and I immediately felt comfortable putting my children in their care. I plan on keeping both my children there until they graduate.
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• B

• 195 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenwood Mennonite School

• Private School
• Greenwood, DE
• PK, K-12
• 11 reviews

Parent: GMS has been an excellent choice for our child. The academics are great! The teachers are compassionate and patient with all their students. We send our child to school knowing he is in a safe environment, which is very important to us. The school offers many classes and activities for students in all grades, music, tech, art, Bible quiz team, and math leagues. Volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball are also offered. The schools does a great job holding true to their statement , teaching students to be effective citizens in the world. We as parents couldn't be more pleased!
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• B-

• 204 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Geneva Academy

• Private School
• Lincoln, DE
• K-12
• 2 reviews

Freshman: I would never go to a different school. Never. Geneva has everything: fun, plenty of challenges, life-long friends, amazing teachers, and so much more! We are a classical Christian Academy that has never ceasing surprises!
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• A

• 33 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Concord Christian Academy

• Private School
• Wilmington, DE
• PK, K-12
• 17 reviews

Parent: For the money, CCA is unsurpassed. The facility is well maintained, the teachers care, and the administration was (recently changed) excellent. The student body is diverse and, for the most part, supports one another. The sports and music programs are excellent for this size school. Academics are strong. The school is exceptional in the elementary and above average in the middle and high school. I am glad our children attended there.
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• A

• 174 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Milford Christian School

• Private School
• Milford, DE
• K-12
• 4 reviews

Senior: Very good school from pre k through 6th grade. Ok in the high school area. Teachers are good. Small but personal. Teaches a good foundation in Christ. Doesn’t have many sports but main ones like soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
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• B+

• 126 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Aquinas Academy

• Private School
• Bear, DE
• PK, K-12

• B

• 52 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Delaware Valley Classical School

• Private School
• New Castle, DE
• K-12
• 3 reviews

Parent: DVCS is a shining example of what can be accomplished when humble people love God and trust Him for all provision.
This school was cobbled together in a few short months by a small group of admin and parents from a previous classical school which had been closed by the landlords.
This group of people have Classical education backgrounds, love the classical education model , love their students, love what they do and love the Lord. It is so evident that God has poured enormous blessings on this place .
DVCS students are like any other kids anywhere else except in one vital way.
They are tought to think differently.
Think analytically . Ask "why ".
How does this idea compare to what the Bible says? Dig deep.
And all of the above badly missing today.
DVCS is absolutely committed to partnering with the student and parent to create , nurture and develop him or her to chase their dreams while selflessly serving the Lord with all of their heart, mind and soul.
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• NG

• 180 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Centreville Layton School

• Private School
• Centreville, DE
• PK, K-12

• NG

• 92 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio