Needs Improvement
#53 of 59 private schools in DE
Darul Amaanah Academy
Elementary School
408 E.8TH ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Delaware private schools
#53 of 59
In Wilmington
#21 of 21
public schools
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Darul Amaanah Academy
Elementary School in Wilmington · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Darul Amaanah Academy
Darul Amaanah Academy is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE. Darul Amaanah Academy serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Darul Amaanah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 59 private schools in DE.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 34 students, Darul Amaanah Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Darul Amaanah Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Darul Amaanah Academy compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Darul Amaanah Academy (this school) | 3.8 |
| The Bancroft School | 4.9 |
| First State Montessori Academy | 7.9 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center | 2.3 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | 6.2 |
| Freire Charter School | 3.5 |
| First State School | — |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy | 3.0 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School | 5.0 |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Warner Elementary School | 5.8 |
| East Side Charter School | 6.5 |
| The Bayard School | 7.0 |
| Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School | 6.7 |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School | 7.2 |
| Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Douglass School | 6.6 |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | 7.8 |
| Richardson Park Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Lombardy Elementary School | 7.1 |
Showing 20 of 39 schools. View all schools in Wilmington
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
408 E.8TH ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Darul Amaanah Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. First State Montessori Academy (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, URBAN PROMISE SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Bancroft School Wilmington | 0.1 mi | 4.9 |
| First State Montessori Academy Wilmington | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center Wilmington | 0.3 mi | 2.3 |
| HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF DELAWARE Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Great Oaks Charter School Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Howard High School of Technology Wilmington | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| URBAN PROMISE ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| SERVIAM GIRLS ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Freire Charter School Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 3.0 |
| First State School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | — |
| SHARON TEMPLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Wilmington | 1.0 mi | — |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| URBAN PROMISE SCHOOL Wilmington | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Warner Elementary School Wilmington | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| PADUA ACADEMY Wilmington | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,505
Median Home Value
$196,000
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
Population
16,170
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
29.2%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
28.8%
Median Age
35
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center Camden, DE | — |
| SHARON TEMPLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Wilmington, DE | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Darul Amaanah Academy
What grades does Darul Amaanah Academy serve?
Darul Amaanah Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Darul Amaanah Academy?
Darul Amaanah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darul Amaanah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Darul Amaanah Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Darul Amaanah Academy rank in DE?
Darul Amaanah Academy ranks #53 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Darul Amaanah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Darul Amaanah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Darul Amaanah Academy a private school?
Yes, Darul Amaanah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Darul Amaanah Academy a religious school?
Darul Amaanah Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 32% M / 68% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 521-2064
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