For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 469 students in Claymont, DE (there are , serving 1,300 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Claymont, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Claymont, DE is Archmere Academy.
100% of private schools in Claymont, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Claymont 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-6632
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Claymont)
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
469 Students
22,433 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
52 Teachers
2,295 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1308
(Out of 1600)
1222
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,950
$16,213
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,500
$9,960
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$53.54 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
448 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
5,531 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
38 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Claymont, DE?
The top-ranked private schools in Claymont, DE is Archmere Academy.
How many private schools are located in Claymont?
1 private schools are located in Claymont.
What percentage of students in Claymont go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Claymont are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Claymont?
100% of private schools in Claymont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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