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#39 of 59 private schools in DE

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Elementary School

1000 SHIPLEY RD, Wilmington, DE 19803

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

387

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

387

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Delaware private schools

#39 of 59

In Wilmington

#15 of 21

public schools

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About Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE. Immaculate Heart of Mary serves approximately 387 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Immaculate Heart of Mary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 59 private schools in DE.

How it compares0.6 pts below DE schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
DE avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Immaculate Heart of Mary 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.

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How Immaculate Heart of Mary compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

387

This School

549

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95.9% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

Immaculate Heart of Mary Wilmington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Immaculate Heart of Mary (this school)	—	387	12.1:1	6.1
Lombardy Elementary School	0.9 mi	460	13.1:1	7.1
Carrcroft Elementary School	1.0 mi	476	13.2:1	8.0
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	1.4 mi	749	11.7:1	7.2
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School	1.5 mi	343	10.4:1	6.7
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	1.5 mi	710	12.9:1	7.7
Springer Middle School	1.8 mi	800	13.6:1	6.6
Forwood Elementary School	1.8 mi	366	11.4:1	8.2
East Side Charter School	2.1 mi	446	10.4:1	6.5
Warner Elementary School	2.3 mi	374	8.9:1	5.8
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School	2.5 mi	601	14.7:1	5.0
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy	2.5 mi	394	11.9:1	3.0
Hanby Elementary School	2.7 mi	514	13.2:1	8.9
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School	2.7 mi	272	19.4:1	3.8
Freire Charter School	2.7 mi	411	15.2:1	3.5
First State School	2.7 mi	18	3:1	—
Kuumba Academy Charter School	2.8 mi	599	11.3:1	6.2
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School	2.9 mi	303	14.4:1	5.4
Stubbs Early Education Center	2.9 mi	135	7.5:1	2.3
First State Montessori Academy	2.9 mi	643	17.9:1	7.9
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School	3.1 mi	316	8.8:1	6.3

Showing 20 of 41 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

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

B 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 8%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 387

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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)

White 95.9%

Two or More 2.3%

Asian 1.0%

Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 SHIPLEY RD, Wilmington, DE 19803

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Immaculate Heart of Mary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Forwood Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Carrcroft Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mount Pleasant Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Lombardy Elementary School Wilmington	0.9 mi	460	7.1
CONCORD PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE Wilmington	0.9 mi	8	—
Mount Pleasant High School Wilmington	1.0 mi	1,074	7.1
Brandywine High School Wilmington	1.2 mi	941	7.1
Carrcroft Elementary School Wilmington	1.0 mi	476	8.0
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wilmington	1.5 mi	5	—
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Wilmington	1.5 mi	343	6.7
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Wilmington	1.4 mi	749	7.2
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Wilmington	1.5 mi	710	7.7
Forwood Elementary School Wilmington	1.8 mi	366	8.2
Springer Middle School Wilmington	1.8 mi	800	6.6
East Side Charter School Wilmington	2.1 mi	446	6.5
ASTRA ZENECA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Wilmington	1.7 mi	12	—
ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Wilmington	1.8 mi	488	5.8
URBAN PROMISE SCHOOL Wilmington	2.3 mi	50	6.8
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Wilmington	2.5 mi	601	5.0
SHARON TEMPLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Wilmington	2.3 mi	26	—
ST EDMOND'S ACADEMY Wilmington	2.2 mi	160	7.1
AUGUSTINE HILLS SCHOOL Wilmington	2.2 mi	4	—
Warner Elementary School Wilmington	2.3 mi	374	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$133,941

Median Home Value

$436,200

Median Rent

$1,736/mo

Population

21,971

College Educated

61.2%

Homeownership

90%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

46.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Dover, DE	295	6.0
Lake Forest North Elementary School Felton, DE	439	6.2
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Lincoln, DE	458	6.2
Academy Of Dover Charter School Dover, DE	415	5.9
East Dover Elementary School Dover, DE	338	5.9
Wilmington Manor Elementary School New Castle, DE	368	5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Immaculate Heart of Mary

What grades does Immaculate Heart of Mary serve?

Immaculate Heart of Mary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary?

Immaculate Heart of Mary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Heart of Mary rank in DE?

Immaculate Heart of Mary ranks #39 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is Immaculate Heart of Mary's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Heart of Mary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Heart of Mary is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary a religious school?

Immaculate Heart of Mary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 32 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 387
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 32
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: New Castle County
Phone: (302) 764-0977

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