For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,443 students in Hockessin, DE (there are , serving 1,979 public students). 42% of all K-12 students in Hockessin, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
The top ranked private schools in Hockessin, DE include The Hockessin Montessori School, Wilmington Christian School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
29% of private schools in Hockessin, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked Hockessin ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cacc Montessori School
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Hockessin KinderCare![Hockessin KinderCare Photo - Hockessin KinderCare Front]( "Hockessin KinderCare Photo - Hockessin KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
6696 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Towle Institute
(Christian)
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hockessin, DE?
The top ranked private schools in Hockessin, DE include The Hockessin Montessori School, Wilmington Christian School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in Hockessin?
7 private schools are located in Hockessin.
How diverse are private schools in Hockessin?
Hockessin private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is same as the Delaware private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Hockessin go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Hockessin are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hockessin?
29% of private schools in Hockessin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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