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#39 of 59 private schools in DE
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Elementary School · Wilmington, DE
A private elementary school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1000 SHIPLEY RD, Wilmington, DE 19803
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Immaculate Heart of Mary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,941
Median home value
$436,200
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Preschool and ChildcarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Lombardy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Carrcroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Harlan (david W. ) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Immaculate Heart of Mary is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Immaculate Heart of Mary
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 59 private schools in DE.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19803)
- 21,971
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 19803; 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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