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#18 of 59 private schools in DE

Top 29% of private schools

Centerville Layton School

School · Wilmington, DE

A private school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

6201 KENNETT PIKE, Wilmington, DE 19807

  • 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,120
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index33%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Enrollment92
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in DE

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Centerville Layton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,289/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$156,905

Median home value

$895,400

Median rent

$1,600/mo

College educated

76.2%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White80.4%
Black15.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Tatnall SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–124.4 mi487Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Centerville Layton School is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Centerville Layton School

Centerville Layton School is a private school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 92 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 59 private schools in DE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centerville Layton School

What grades does Centerville Layton School serve?

Centerville Layton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Centerville Layton School?

Centerville Layton School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville Layton School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centerville Layton School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Centerville Layton School rank in DE?

Centerville Layton School ranks #18 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is Centerville Layton School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centerville Layton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Centerville Layton School a private school?

Yes, Centerville Layton School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Centerville Layton School a religious school?

No, Centerville Layton School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
92
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
160 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
New Castle County
Area population (ZIP 19807)
7,763
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
53.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19807; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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