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#38 of 59 private schools in DE
Padua Academy
High School · Wilmington, DE
A private high school in Wilmington, DE serving grades 9th – 12th.
905 N BROOM ST, Wilmington, DE 19806
- 11.7:1 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 Padua Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$86,240
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,329/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Freire Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Urban Promise AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–11 | 0.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Augustine Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Padua Academy is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Padua Academy
Padua Academy is a private high school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 480 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Padua Academy
What grades does Padua Academy serve?
Padua Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Padua Academy?
Padua Academy has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Padua Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Padua Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Padua Academy rank in DE?
Padua Academy ranks #38 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Padua Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Padua Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Padua Academy a private school?
Yes, Padua Academy is a private all-girls 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 Padua Academy a religious school?
Padua Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 421-3739
- Area population (ZIP 19806)
- 9,934
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 19806; 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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