Very Good
#10 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 15% of private schools
Ursuline Academy, Lower
Elementary School · Wilmington, DE
A private elementary school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1106 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Wilmington, DE 19806
- 5.9:1 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 Ursuline Academy, Lower sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,240
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,329/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis (william C.) Dual Language Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 0.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St Anthony of Padua Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Shortlidge (evan G.) AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 394 | 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.
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.
Ursuline Academy, Lower is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ursuline Academy, Lower
Ursuline Academy, Lower is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ursuline Academy, Lower
What grades does Ursuline Academy, Lower serve?
Ursuline Academy, Lower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ursuline Academy, Lower?
Ursuline Academy, Lower has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ursuline Academy, Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Ursuline Academy, Lower is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ursuline Academy, Lower rank in DE?
Ursuline Academy, Lower ranks #10 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Ursuline Academy, Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
Ursuline Academy, Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ursuline Academy, Lower a private school?
Yes, Ursuline Academy, Lower is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ursuline Academy, Lower a religious school?
Ursuline Academy, Lower has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Gender Split
- 25% M / 75% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 658-7158
- Area population (ZIP 19806)
- 9,934
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 19806; 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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