The Independence School
PrivateElementaryGrades PK–8Nonsectarian
1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 · (302) 239-0330
Pike Creek’s School Grade B better than 55% of Delaware school districts
Students
445
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about The Independence School
- Small classes: 9 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Delaware’s state tests
Location
Directions ↗1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K61
Kindergarten38
Grade 137
Grade 239
Grade 342
Grade 443
Grade 541
Grade 646
Grade 742
Grade 856
Who goes here
White 67%Asian 20%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 4%Black 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about The Independence School from Pike Creek families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.