Very Good
#21 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 34% of private schools
The Tatnall School
School · Wilmington, DE
A private school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1501 BARLEY MILL RD, Wilmington, DE 19807
- 8.8:1 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 Tatnall School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$156,905
Median home value
$895,400
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
76.2%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,192 | Compare → |
| Douglass SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 2–12 | 2.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Augustine Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 3.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Tatnall School is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Tatnall School
The Tatnall School is a private school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Tatnall School
What grades does The Tatnall School serve?
The Tatnall School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Tatnall School?
The Tatnall School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Tatnall School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Tatnall School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Tatnall School rank in DE?
The Tatnall School ranks #21 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is The Tatnall School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Tatnall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Tatnall School a private school?
Yes, The Tatnall 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 Tatnall School a religious school?
No, The Tatnall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 998-2292
- Area population (ZIP 19807)
- 7,763
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 19807; 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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