Very Good

#22 of 59 private schools in DE

Top 36% of private schools

St Elizabeth School

School

1500 CEDAR ST, Wilmington, DE 19805

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Delaware private schools

#22 of 59

In Wilmington

#9 of 21

public schools

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About St Elizabeth School

St Elizabeth School is a private school in Wilmington, DE. St Elizabeth School serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Elizabeth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 59 private schools in DE.

How it compares0.7 pts above DE schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
DE avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Elizabeth School 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.

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How St Elizabeth School compares to 51 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

This School

13.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

384

This School

611

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.1% vs 0%

Black 21.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.8% vs 0%

Asian 2.6% vs 0%

St Elizabeth School Wilmington Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Elizabeth School (this school)	—	384	12.6:1	7.0
Douglass School	0.4 mi	91	—:1	6.6
The Bayard School	0.4 mi	545	10.7:1	7.0
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School	1.1 mi	316	8.8:1	6.3
Delaware Military Academy	1.3 mi	567	16.7:1	6.2
Charter School of Wilmington	1.3 mi	971	18.7:1	8.0
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts	1.3 mi	934	20.3:1	7.8
Richardson Park Elementary School	1.4 mi	509	9.4:1	5.6
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School	1.4 mi	528	11.7:1	7.2
First State Montessori Academy	1.6 mi	643	17.9:1	7.9
First State School	1.6 mi	18	3:1	—
The Bancroft School	1.6 mi	535	13.4:1	4.9
Freire Charter School	1.6 mi	411	15.2:1	3.5
Kuumba Academy Charter School	1.7 mi	599	11.3:1	6.2
Great Oaks Charter School	1.7 mi	145	14.5:1	4.4
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School	1.7 mi	303	14.4:1	5.4
Howard High School of Technology	1.8 mi	902	13.9:1	4.9
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy	1.8 mi	394	11.9:1	3.0
Conrad Schools of Science	1.8 mi	1,163	18.5:1	8.2
Stubbs Early Education Center	1.8 mi	135	7.5:1	2.3
Warner Elementary School	1.9 mi	374	8.9:1	5.8

Showing 20 of 51 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

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

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 384

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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)

White 59.1%

Black 21.4%

Hispanic 12.8%

Two or More 3.9%

Asian 2.6%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1500 CEDAR ST, Wilmington, DE 19805

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Elizabeth School may also want to explore other schools in the area. NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Charter School of Wilmington (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, First State Montessori Academy (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
The Bayard School Wilmington	0.4 mi	545	7.0
NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON Wilmington	0.4 mi	34	8.0
Douglass School Wilmington	0.4 mi	91	6.6
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL Wilmington	1.1 mi	181	6.8
PADUA ACADEMY Wilmington	1.1 mi	480	6.2
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington	1.1 mi	316	6.3
Delaware Military Academy Wilmington	1.3 mi	567	6.2
URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington	1.3 mi	144	7.5
Charter School of Wilmington Wilmington	1.3 mi	971	8.0
ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wilmington	1.1 mi	85	6.3
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Wilmington	1.3 mi	934	7.8
Richardson Park Elementary School Wilmington	1.4 mi	509	5.6
SERVIAM GIRLS ACADEMY Wilmington	1.3 mi	57	6.6
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Wilmington	1.7 mi	303	5.4
ST ANN SCHOOL Wilmington	1.8 mi	194	5.7
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Wilmington	1.4 mi	528	7.2
First State School Wilmington	1.6 mi	18	—
URBAN PROMISE ACADEMY Wilmington	1.5 mi	28	—
First State Montessori Academy Wilmington	1.6 mi	643	7.9
DARUL AMAANAH ACADEMY Wilmington	1.5 mi	34	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19805 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,708

Median Home Value

$220,200

Median Rent

$1,203/mo

Population

40,315

College Educated

23.2%

Homeownership

56.8%

Avg Commute

23.9 min

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Median Age

35.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
THE TATNALL SCHOOL Wilmington, DE	487	7.0
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dover, DE	266	7.1
Sussex Consortium Lewes, DE	441	6.2
GREENWOOD MENNONITE SCHOOL Greenwood, DE	252	6.1
RED LION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bear, DE	516	8.0
Kent County Community School Dover, DE	273	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Elizabeth School

What grades does St Elizabeth School serve?

St Elizabeth School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Elizabeth School?

St Elizabeth School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Elizabeth School rank in DE?

St Elizabeth School ranks #22 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is St Elizabeth School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Elizabeth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Elizabeth School a private school?

Yes, St Elizabeth School is a private coeducational 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 Elizabeth School a religious school?

St Elizabeth School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 75 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 43 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 384
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 31
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: New Castle County
Phone: (302) 656-3369

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