Grace Church Preschool & Kindergarten focuses on children's needs by providing a warm, loving, accepting atmosphere conducive to fostering a positive self-image.
We provide an opportunity to grow and develop on an individual basis.
We also strive to provide experiences that encourage discovery of the order and beauty of God's world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked DE School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grace Church Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Church Preschool's ranking?
Grace Church Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grace Church Preschool?
The application deadline for Grace Church Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Church Preschool is Padua Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peter Cathedral School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
Peoples Settlement Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 421-3739
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Tuition listed
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6 Stone Hill Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 594-0754
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth School ![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Sharon Temple Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 N Washington St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-0216
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
2223 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
Wilmington, DE 19802
(202) 679-0849
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School ![St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.]( "St. Anthony Of Padua Grade School Photo - St. Anthony's of Padua view from Street.")
(Catholic)
1715 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
Peoples Settlement Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
408 E 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-4133
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
9285.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2755 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
9286.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2757 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
9286.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
9286.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
9287.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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