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#56 of 59 private schools in DE
Rose Valley School
Middle School · Dover, DE
A private middle school in Dover, DE serving grades 1st – 8th.
361 ROSE VALLEY SCHOOL RD, Dover, DE 19904
- 15:1 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 Rose Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,885
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| West Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.8 | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Southern Meadow SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Cedar Grove Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.9 | 1–8 | 2.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rose Valley School is listed in Dover, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rose Valley School
Rose Valley School is a private middle school in Dover, DE, serving approximately 30 students in grades 1st-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rose Valley School
What grades does Rose Valley School serve?
Rose Valley School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Rose Valley School?
Rose Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Valley School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rose Valley School rank in DE?
Rose Valley School ranks #56 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Rose Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rose Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rose Valley School a private school?
Yes, Rose Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rose Valley School a religious school?
Rose Valley School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (302) 734-7647
- Area population (ZIP 19904)
- 38,125
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 19904; 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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