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#30 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 49% of private schools
The New School
School · Newark, DE
A private school in Newark, DE serving grades UG – UG.
1752 DIXIE LINE RD, Newark, DE 19702
- 6.7:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$92,304
Median home value
$331,200
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19702; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
The New School is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The New School
The New School is a private school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 31 students in grades UG-UG with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The New School
What grades does The New School serve?
The New School serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend The New School?
The New School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New School?
The student-teacher ratio at The New School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The New School rank in DE?
The New School ranks #30 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is The New School's MySchoolScout rating?
The New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The New School a private school?
Yes, The New 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 New School a religious school?
No, The New School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 456-9838
- Area population (ZIP 19702)
- 56,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 19702; 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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