Peoples Settlement Preschool in Wilmington, DE enrolls 22 students in kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program located in a central city community.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with 2 teachers serving its co鈥揺d student body.
Peoples Settlement Preschool has the highest percentage of students of color among private schools in Delaware, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
Located near several Wilmington preschools, Peoples Settlement Preschool offers a small enrollment size in a city鈥揵ased setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Peoples Settlement Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Peoples Settlement Preschool?
The application deadline for Peoples Settlement Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Peoples Settlement Preschool is Urban Promise Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peter Cathedral School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Michaels School & Nursery Inc (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
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Gr: PK-K | 32 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
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Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
Grace Church Preschool
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Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
0.5 miles
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The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.9 miles
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Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
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(302) 421-3739
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(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
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Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
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(Catholic)
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Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
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St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
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Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 425-5502
0.9 miles
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Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
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Location
Miles
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700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
Grace Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(302) 449-3840
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