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.

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Delaware

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Delaware is 89% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Delaware is Concord Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 70%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Delaware (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Concord Christian Academy
Concord Christian Academy Photo - Concord Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Rank: #22.
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.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: NS-12
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Rank: #33.
Albert Einstein Academy
Albert Einstein Academy Photo - Kindergarteners are Scientists!
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-5
101 Garden Of Eden Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-5026
Rank: #44.
St. Annes Episcopal School
St. Annes Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Rank: #55.
Delaware Valley Classical School
Delaware Valley Classical School Photo - We see joy and gratitude as fundamentally part of the educational process: joy in learning true, good, and beautiful things and gratitude to God and to all who aid the students on their journey.
(Christian)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: K-12
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Dover First Christian School
Dover First Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-4
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
The Hockessin Montessori School
The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning)
NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning) Photo - NCCL School
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Rank: #1313.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Rank: #1414.
Wilmington Christian School
Wilmington Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Darul-Amaanah Academy
Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-12
19 Lambson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Fairwinds Christian School
Fairwinds Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Rank: #1717.
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center Photo - Our hearts!
Alternative School
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Delaware average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 89% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Delaware?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Delaware include Concord Christian Academy, Tower Hill School and Albert Einstein Academy.

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