Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Urban Promise School
About the School
- Our mission is to equip children and young adults through Christ with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, personal growth and servant leadership.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Urban Promise School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
Our vision is to be a community in Christ of servant leadership and transformation, seeking a full life for all involved: urban youth, families, volunteers and staff in the neighborhoods of our city.
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Urban Promise School often compared to?
Urban Promise School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Edmond's Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Urban Promise School?
The application deadline for Urban Promise School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Urban Promise School vs. St. Edmond's Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Urban Promise School is Urban Promise Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Brethren
4003 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 60
All-boys (Catholic)
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Friends
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Brethren
4003 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students
4412 Washington Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 635-0705
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
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Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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(410) 885-2075
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
9286 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
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2757 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
9286 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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2801 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
9286.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
9287.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
9287.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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