St Hedwig Elementary School is a Catholic Elementary School, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, located near the Riverfront area of Wilmington, Delaware.
Our single-track school, serving Pre-K through eighth grade, with small class size provides students a family atmosphere in which we strive to work with all students in achieving their highest potential.
In addition to the core academic subjects, physical education, art, music and foreign language are offered.
We strive to make each child feel valued for their gifts and for the treasures they bring to our community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Hedwig Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Hedwig Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Hedwig Elementary School is St. Elizabeth School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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
Harvest Christain Academy, Wilmington
(Christian)
2205 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 276-7581
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 575-1266
1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 84 students
1801 N Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 654-2495
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington
All-boys (Catholic)
1515 Linden St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 777-1015
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
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
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
1106 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-7158
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Cathedral School
(Catholic)
310 W 6th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-5234
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
Grace Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 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
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 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
9285.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
9285.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
9285.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
9285.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(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 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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