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#27 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 44% of private schools
The Independence School
Elementary School · Newark, DE
A private elementary school in Newark, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1300 PAPER MILL RD, Newark, DE 19711
- 12:1 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 The Independence School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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)
Median income
$94,455
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19711; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Hills Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Linden Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| North Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 617 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Independence School is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Independence School
The Independence School is a private elementary school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Independence School
What grades does The Independence School serve?
The Independence School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Independence School?
The Independence School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Independence School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Independence School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Independence School rank in DE?
The Independence School ranks #27 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is The Independence School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Independence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Independence School a private school?
Yes, The Independence 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 Independence School a religious school?
No, The Independence School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 239-0330
- Area population (ZIP 19711)
- 49,113
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 19711; 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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