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#25 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 41% of private schools
Urban Promise School
Elementary School
2401 THATCHER ST, Wilmington, DE 19802
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Delaware private schools
#25 of 59
In Wilmington
#11 of 21
public schools
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Urban Promise School
Elementary School in Wilmington · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Urban Promise School
Urban Promise School is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE. Urban Promise School serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Urban Promise School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 59 private schools in DE.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, Urban Promise School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Urban Promise School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Urban Promise School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Urban Promise School compares to 40 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Urban Promise School (this school) | 6.8 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School | 5.0 |
| East Side Charter School | 6.5 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center | 2.3 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | 6.2 |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy | 3.0 |
| First State Montessori Academy | 7.9 |
| Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School | 6.7 |
| The Bancroft School | 4.9 |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School | 7.2 |
| First State School | — |
| Warner Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School | 5.4 |
| The Bayard School | 7.0 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Lombardy Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Douglass School | 6.6 |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | 7.8 |
| Carrcroft Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School | 7.2 |
Showing 20 of 40 schools. View all schools in Wilmington
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2401 THATCHER ST, Wilmington, DE 19802
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Urban Promise School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. First State Montessori Academy (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, East Side Charter School (rated 6.5/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19802 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,370
Median Home Value
$188,400
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
Population
25,670
College Educated
28%
Homeownership
47.6%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
37
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALBERT EINSTEIN ACADEMY Wilmington, DE | 7.4 |
| CHILD CRAFT COMPANY Seaford, DE | 7.4 |
| THE HOCKESSIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hockessin, DE | 7.4 |
| DOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dover, DE | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Urban Promise School
What grades does Urban Promise School serve?
Urban Promise School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Urban Promise School?
Urban Promise School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Urban Promise School rank in DE?
Urban Promise School ranks #25 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Urban Promise School's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Promise School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Urban Promise School a private school?
Yes, Urban Promise School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Urban Promise School a religious school?
Urban Promise School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 425-5502
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