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#42 of 59 private schools in DE
The College School
Middle School · Newark, DE
A private middle school in Newark, DE serving grades 2nd – 8th.
459 WYOMING RD, Newark, DE 19716
- 6.3:1 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.
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Where The College School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19716; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Kirk (george V.) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Gauger-cobbs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 734 | 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.
The College School is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The College School
The College School is a private middle school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 47 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The College School
What grades does The College School serve?
The College School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend The College School?
The College School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The College School?
The student-teacher ratio at The College School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The College School rank in DE?
The College School ranks #42 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is The College School's MySchoolScout rating?
The College School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The College School a private school?
Yes, The College School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The College School a religious school?
No, The College School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 831-1097
- Area population (ZIP 19716)
- 0
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 19716; 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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