Private School

Tower Hill School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Delaware

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-12
WILMINGTON, DE
Rating 4.47 out of 5 51 reviews

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A+

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade B+
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Sports
grade A minus

towerhill.org

(302) 575-0550

2813 WEST 17TH STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19806

About Tower Hill School...

Applying

Application Deadline

January 2

Application Fee

$50

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$33,800

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

38%

Average Financial Aid

$11,844

From Tower Hill School

Finding the right educational home for your child is so important. We hope that Tower Hill is a part of your search. And if you haven't already, we invite you to join us for one of our fall Open Houses on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m., or Thursday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. There, you will have the opportunity to tour the school, experience the energy, see classes in session as well as meet and speak with our teachers, parents and administration. We look forward to welcoming you. Alternatively, you can schedule a private tour at your convenience.

If you have already made a decision to apply, admission season has begun, and the time to submit your application is upon us. We can’t wait to get to know you further. For questions or additional information, please feel free to contact our office at 302-657-8350. For Middle and Upper School, we encourage you to schedule a shadow day for your child to experience an immersive day at Tower Hill.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1360

134 responses

Average ACT

60 responses

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More About Tower Hill School Academics

Upper School Experiential Learning - Tower Term

Every year during the last week of school, Upper Schoolers embark upon an immersive learning experience we call Tower Term. Tower Term is a limitless space where the Tower Hill community can explore learning together in an interdisciplinary, experiential way. Recent courses include: Backpacking in Shenandoah; Knit Chat; Life Among The Bees; and Biking, Camping and High Ropes Adventure!

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Culture & Safety

Poll

89%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responses

Poll

56%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 20 responses

Homecoming
30%
Diversity Day
20%
Tree Trim
20%
Pep rallies
10%
Spirit Week
10%
Homecoming
5%
Hoops for Habitat
5%

Students

Diversity

B+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

850

78%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses

56%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$17,500

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Website

towerhill.org/student-experience/preschool

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
No
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
No

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National

17:1

Poll

89%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses

Poll

89%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses

Poll

78%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

80%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 5 responses

40%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 5 responses

100%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 5 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C
Good for Families
grade A+
Housing
grade A

Median Household Income

$112,942

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,550

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$423,233

National

$244,900

Tower Hill School Reviews

51 reviews

Overall, my experience at Tower Hill has been positive. It is truly a college prep school, most alumni will say that Tower Hill was equally as hard – or easier than – their college. The things they teach as early as middle school are important life skills that will set you ahead in college, like structuring a five paragraph essay and learning study skills. The staff is wonderful and it is very clear that they care about their students. They are always willing to go the extra mile to help students one-on-one. If I could change one thing about the school, it would be the diversity. Although they have made growing efforts to increase diversity in the community since I came in second grade, such as admitting students from different financial backgrounds and hiring more diverse staff, there is still much work to be done to make Tower Hill a truly diverse community.

Excellent academics, athletics, and commitments to diversity and social justice. From the very youngest students the electives exposing them to Spanish, technology, art, library, and more are unmatched. They have gym and recess every day for brain breaks, physical, and mental health. Each grade level also has service learning opportunities so they can experience the fulfillment of giving back and paying it forward.

Tower Hill has been a fantastic learning experience for my child. The teachers are outstanding, and the range of teaching methods employed is second to none. This school truly understands that not every student has the same learning style and there are a variety of tools available to engage all learners.

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