Very Good
#10 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 15% of private schools
Ursuline Academy, Lower
Elementary School
1106 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Wilmington, DE 19806
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Delaware private schools
#10 of 59
In Wilmington
#4 of 21
public schools
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Ursuline Academy, Lower
Elementary School in Wilmington · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ursuline Academy, Lower
Ursuline Academy, Lower is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE. Ursuline Academy, Lower serves approximately 144 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ursuline Academy, Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 59 private schools in DE.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 144 students, Ursuline Academy, Lower 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 5.9:1 students to teachers, Ursuline Academy, Lower sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ursuline Academy, Lower 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 Ursuline Academy, Lower compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy, Lower (this school) | 7.5 |
| Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School | 6.3 |
| First State School | — |
| Warner Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy | 3.0 |
| Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | 6.2 |
| First State Montessori Academy | 7.9 |
| The Bayard School | 7.0 |
| The Bancroft School | 4.9 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center | 2.3 |
| Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School | 5.0 |
| Douglass School | 6.6 |
| Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School | 6.7 |
| East Side Charter School | 6.5 |
| Odyssey Charter School | 6.8 |
| Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Lombardy Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Richardson Park Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Richey Elementary School | 7.4 |
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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
1106 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Wilmington, DE 19806
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ursuline Academy, Lower 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 slightly higher. Another option is The Bayard School (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19806 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,240
Median Home Value
$370,500
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
Population
9,934
College Educated
70.8%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
49.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dagsboro, DE | 7.2 |
| ST EDMOND'S ACADEMY Wilmington, DE | 7.1 |
| ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL New Castle, DE | 7.9 |
| Gateway Charter School Wilmington, DE | 6.8 |
| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL Wilmington, DE | 6.8 |
| Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Townsend, DE | 6.8 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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