Excellent
#6 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 9% of private schools
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington
Middle School · Wilmington, DE
A private middle school in Wilmington, DE serving grades 5th – 8th.
1515 LINDEN ST, Wilmington, DE 19805
- 4.3:1 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 Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$56,708
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19805; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Douglass SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Serviam Girls AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 1.2 mi | 18 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is a private middle school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 34 students in grades 5th-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington
What grades does Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington serve?
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington?
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington?
The student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington rank in DE?
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington ranks #6 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington's MySchoolScout rating?
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington a private school?
Yes, Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is a private all-boys 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 Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington a religious school?
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 9.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 777-1015
- Area population (ZIP 19805)
- 40,315
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 19805; 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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