The average private high school acceptance rate in Delaware is 85% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Delaware is Salesianum School, with an acceptance rate of 68%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 68%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%
Most Selective ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in Delaware (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: 9-12
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Centreville Layton School ![Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus]( "Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: NS-12
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Rank: #77.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: K-12
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Rank: #1010.
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Red Lion Christian Academy ![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-12
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Darul-Amaanah Academy ![Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!]( "Darul-Amaanah Academy Photo - STEM Fun!")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-12
19 Lambson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Delaware average private high schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2026.
What are the most selective private high schools in Delaware?
The top-ranked private high schools in Delaware include Salesianum School, Concord Christian Academy and Caravel Academy.
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