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Delaware Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Delaware who have attained an advanced degree is 43% (2026-27).
The private preschool in Delaware with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Independence School, with 80% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DE Schools Ranked: 23
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 20%–80%
  • DE School Avg.: 42%
  • National School Avg.: 50%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DE Schools Ranked: 23
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 20%–80%
  • DE School Avg.: 42%
  • National School Avg.: 50%

Delaware Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Show school map — Delaware (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 20%–80%, avg 42%)
Advanced Degree Range: 5% 80% Avg. Advanced Degree: 42%

Delaware Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

The Independence School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
(3)
Red Lion Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Tower Hill School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Wilmington Friends School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
(1)
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool Photo
Gr: NS | 69 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
505 East Buck Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 472-0021
(3)
Dover First Christian School Photo
#6(°Õ6–T10)Dover First Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
(6)
Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary
#6(°Õ6–T10)Immaculate Heart Of Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Map of Tutor Time Child Care
#6(°Õ6–T10)Tutor Time Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
Map of Wesley Preschool
#6(°Õ6–T10)Wesley Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
St. Annes Episcopal School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
(1)
Map of Calvary Christian Academy
#12(°Õ12–T14)Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Wilmington Montessori School Photo
#12(°Õ12–T14)Wilmington Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Montessori School
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-0555
(1)
Ursuline Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
(10)
Concord Christian Academy Photo
#16(°Õ16–T17)Concord Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
(10)
Map of Tlk Academy
#16(°Õ16–T17)Tlk Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
22 Peoples Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-1411
The Hockessin Montessori School Photo
#18(°Õ18–T19)The Hockessin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
(1)
Map of St. David's Episcopal Day School
#18(°Õ18–T19)St. David's Episcopal Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
2320 Grubb Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3747
(1)
Aquinas Academy Photo
#20(°Õ20–T22)Aquinas Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Epworth Christian School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T22)Epworth Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Sports: 6
Christian
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Wilmington Christian School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T22)Wilmington Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
(1)
Fairwinds Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private preschools faculty in Delaware who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Delaware who have attained an advanced degree is 43% for 2026-27.
Which private preschools in Delaware have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private preschools in Delaware with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include The Independence School, Red Lion Christian Academy and Tower Hill School.

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