Very Good
#9 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 14% of private schools
The Pilot School
School · Wilmington, DE
A private school in Wilmington, DE serving grades UG – UG.
208 WOODLAWN RD, Wilmington, DE 19803
- 5:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat 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
$133,941
Median home value
$436,200
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19803; 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 Pilot School is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Pilot School
The Pilot School is a private school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 112 students in grades UG-UG with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Pilot School
What grades does The Pilot School serve?
The Pilot School serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend The Pilot School?
The Pilot School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pilot School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pilot School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pilot School rank in DE?
The Pilot School ranks #9 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is The Pilot School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pilot School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pilot School a private school?
Yes, The Pilot 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 Pilot School a religious school?
No, The Pilot School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 112
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 478-1740
- Area population (ZIP 19803)
- 21,971
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 19803; 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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