Very Good
#17 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 27% of private schools
St Edmond's Academy
Elementary School
2120 VEALE RD, Wilmington, DE 19810
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Delaware private schools
#17 of 59
In Wilmington
#6 of 21
public schools
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St Edmond's Academy
Elementary School in Wilmington · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Edmond's Academy
St Edmond's Academy is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE. St Edmond's Academy serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Edmond's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 59 private schools in DE.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, St Edmond's Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, St Edmond's Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Edmond's Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Edmond's Academy compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Edmond's Academy (this school) | 7.1 |
| Forwood Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Carrcroft Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Lancashire Elementary School | 6.9 |
| Talley Middle School | 8.0 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Hanby Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School | 3.8 |
| Springer Middle School | 6.6 |
| Lombardy Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School | 6.7 |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School | 7.2 |
| East Side Charter School | 6.5 |
| Warner Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School | 5.0 |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy | 3.0 |
| Freire Charter School | 3.5 |
| First State School | — |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | 6.2 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center | 2.3 |
| Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School | 5.4 |
Showing 20 of 41 schools. View all schools in Wilmington
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2120 VEALE RD, Wilmington, DE 19810
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Edmond's Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hanby Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Claymont Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Claymont), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bethel Springs El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Garnet Valley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Forwood Elementary School Wilmington | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Maple Lane Elementary School Claymont | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Carrcroft Elementary School Wilmington | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Lancashire Elementary School Wilmington | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| CONCORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wilmington | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Claymont Elementary School Claymont | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Talley Middle School Wilmington | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Brandywine High School Wilmington | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School Wilmington | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Mount Pleasant High School Wilmington | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Wilmington | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Wilmington | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Hanby Elementary School Wilmington | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Bethel Springs El Sch Garnet Valley | 2.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Concord High School Wilmington | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI Wilmington | 2.7 mi | — |
| CONCORD PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE Wilmington | 2.6 mi | — |
| Springer Middle School Wilmington | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Lombardy Elementary School Wilmington | 2.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Boothwyn El Sch Boothwyn | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19810 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,486
Median Home Value
$420,300
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
Population
25,859
College Educated
53.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
46.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dagsboro, DE | 7.2 |
| ST ANNES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Middletown, DE | 6.9 |
| Gateway Charter School Wilmington, DE | 6.8 |
| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL Wilmington, DE | 6.8 |
| Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Townsend, DE | 6.8 |
| URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington, DE | 7.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (302) 475-5370
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