Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
West Center School
About the School
- West Center School in Hartly, DE serves 35 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teaching staff members.
- It has an Amish orientation with a religious affiliation classified as other religious.
- The school is one of several private options within 3 miles, including Southern Meadow School and Apple Grove School, providing local choices for families seeking a rural Delaware K–8 private school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- 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
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Center School often compared to?
West Center School is often viewed alongside schools like Southern Meadow School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for West Center School?
The application deadline for West Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: West Center School vs. Southern Meadow School
The nearest high school and elementary school to West Center School is Central Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Little School (5.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Baptist
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Distance: 7.1 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: 7.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Christian
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
361 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
1259 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 538-1621
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Distance: 5.7 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: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Christian
4698 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
Distance: 6.3 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: 6.3 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: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
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8/
Top 30%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
9234.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
9237.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
9238.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
9238.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
(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
9238.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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