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#45 of 59 private schools in DE
St John the Beloved School
Elementary School
905 MILLTOWN RD 1, Wilmington, DE 19808
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Delaware private schools
#45 of 59
In Wilmington
#17 of 21
public schools
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St John the Beloved School
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About St John the Beloved School
St John the Beloved School is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE. St John the Beloved School serves approximately 427 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Beloved School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 59 private schools in DE.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
St John the Beloved 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St John the Beloved School compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John the Beloved School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Brandywine Springs School | 5.5 |
| Dickinson (John) School | 6.1 |
| Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School | 6.4 |
| Stanton Middle School | 5.7 |
| Red Clay Early Years Program | 5.7 |
| Heritage Elementary School | 8.3 |
| Skyline Middle School | 4.0 |
| Marbrook Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Linden Hill Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Gateway Charter School | 6.8 |
| Richey Elementary School | 7.4 |
| Conrad Schools of Science | 8.2 |
| Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Odyssey Charter School | 6.8 |
| Richardson Park Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | 7.8 |
| Douglass School | 6.6 |
| The Bayard School | 7.0 |
| Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School | 6.3 |
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
905 MILLTOWN RD 1, Wilmington, DE 19808
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John the Beloved School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Marbrook Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Hockessin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Linden Hill Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19808 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,883
Median Home Value
$309,700
Median Rent
$1,357/mo
Population
38,334
College Educated
41.1%
Homeownership
79.1%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
43.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Castle Hills Elementary School New Castle, DE | 5.8 |
| ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Wilmington, DE | 5.8 |
| Sussex Montessori School Seaford, DE | 5.8 |
| Warner Elementary School Wilmington, DE | 5.8 |
| Academy Of Dover Charter School Dover, DE | 5.9 |
| East Dover Elementary School Dover, DE | 5.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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