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#45 of 59 private schools in DE
St John the Beloved School
Elementary School · Wilmington, DE
A private elementary school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
905 MILLTOWN RD 1, Wilmington, DE 19808
- 15.2:1 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 St John the Beloved School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$92,883
Median home value
$309,700
Median rent
$1,357/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19808; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Springs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Developing Minds Preschool and Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Mote (anna P.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 324 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St John the Beloved School is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John the Beloved School
St John the Beloved School is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John the Beloved School
What grades does St John the Beloved School serve?
St John the Beloved School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John the Beloved School?
St John the Beloved School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John the Beloved School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John the Beloved School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John the Beloved School rank in DE?
St John the Beloved School ranks #45 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is St John the Beloved School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John the Beloved School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John the Beloved School a private school?
Yes, St John the Beloved 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 John the Beloved School a religious school?
St John the Beloved School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 998-5525
- Area population (ZIP 19808)
- 38,334
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 19808; 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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