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#17 of 59 private schools in DE

Top 27% of private schools

St Edmond's Academy

Elementary School · Wilmington, DE

A private elementary school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2120 VEALE RD, Wilmington, DE 19810

  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment160
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Edmond's Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,289/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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

$110,486

Median home value

$420,300

Median rent

$1,517/mo

College educated

53.2%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.9%
Black11.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Two or More5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.9 mi366Compare →
Maple Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.2 mi358Compare →
Carrcroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.3 mi476Compare →
Claymont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–51.3 mi913Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Edmond's Academy is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Edmond's Academy

St Edmond's Academy is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 59 private schools in DE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Edmond's Academy

What grades does St Edmond's Academy serve?

St Edmond's Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Edmond's Academy?

St Edmond's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Edmond's Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Edmond's Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Edmond's Academy rank in DE?

St Edmond's Academy ranks #17 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is St Edmond's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Edmond's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Edmond's Academy a private school?

Yes, St Edmond's Academy 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 St Edmond's Academy a religious school?

St Edmond's Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
160
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Area population (ZIP 19810)
25,859
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
46.1
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 19810; 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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