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#25 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 41% of private schools
Urban Promise School
Elementary School · Wilmington, DE
A private elementary school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2401 THATCHER ST, Wilmington, DE 19802
- 6.2:1 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 Urban Promise School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$54,370
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison (thomas A.) Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| East Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Stubbs Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 599 | 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.
Urban Promise School is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Urban Promise School
Urban Promise School is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 59 private schools in DE.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19802)
- 25,670
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 19802; 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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