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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Urban Promise School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 Schools
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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Miles
Quick Facts
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Sharon Temple Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Brethren)
4003 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Peoples Settlement Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Tuition listed
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Tuition listed
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 709 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Sharon Temple Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Brethren)
4003 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-7162
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
4412 Washington Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 635-0705
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 635-0705
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Peoples Settlement Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 149 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
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2755 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
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/
Top 50%10
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
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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