Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-10
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kenton Mennonite School
About the School
- Kenton Mennonite School in Clayton, DE serves 35 students in grades 1 through 10 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 3 teachers for its co–educational programs.
- Approximately 9% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small rural school.
- Kenton Mennonite School provides an alternative private education option within 5 miles of several other elementary and secondary schools in the Dover area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-10
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kenton Mennonite School often compared to?
Kenton Mennonite School is often viewed alongside schools like Coopers Corner School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kenton Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Kenton Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Kenton Mennonite School vs. Coopers Corner School
The nearest high school to Kenton Mennonite School is Central Christian School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Green Hill (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Little School (8.6 miles away)
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Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
1936 Seeneytown Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 653-4602
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Baptist
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Sports: 15
Episcopal
350 Noxontown Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
1936 Seeneytown Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 653-4602
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
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7/
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125 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0500
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0500
9243.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
231 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
9243.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
9244.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 N Main St
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
9246.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
631 Main St
Church Hill, MD 21623
(410) 556-6681
Church Hill, MD 21623
(410) 556-6681
9246.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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