Below Average
#51 of 59 private schools in DE
Towle Institute
School · Newark, DE
A private school in Newark, DE serving grades 4th – 12th.
199 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL RD, Newark, DE 19711
- 18.5:1 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowood ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Las Americas Aspira AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,444 | Compare → |
| Destiny Calling AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 458 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Towle Institute is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Towle Institute
Towle Institute is a private school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 48 students in grades 4th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towle Institute
What grades does Towle Institute serve?
Towle Institute serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Towle Institute?
Towle Institute has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towle Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Towle Institute is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Towle Institute rank in DE?
Towle Institute ranks #51 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Towle Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Towle Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Towle Institute a private school?
Yes, Towle Institute is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Towle Institute a religious school?
Towle Institute has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 993-1408
- 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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