The Independence School

The buildings at The Independence School are beautifully constructed.

Students can enjoy lunch outside on nice days at The Independence School.

The Independence School has a huge auditorium where they house school events.

The Independence School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE

4.3

4.0

470 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Victoria Yatzus

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Annual Tuition
$24,900

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

52.1%

Female

47.9%

White

65.2%

Asian

24.3%

Hispanic

3.9%

Black

3.7%

Two or more races

2.9%

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

8/14/2024

I loved The Independence School. It prepared me for high school and college quite well. I still consider many of my classmates some of my closest and best friends!

5.0 Parent

3/2/2020

The best school. Students leave much more prepared than peers at other schools. The network of parents involved in school functions is outstanding.

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5.0 other

11/12/2023

I attended Independence for 12 years. After attending college out of state, I can candidly say Independence shaped me into a human that other people from other areas are not. It whips you into this competent, confident person from a young age and you can not put a price on an education that provides...

5.0 parent

10/25/2022

very nice class is academicand i have been here for 9 years therefore it is good school

5.0 parent

7/14/2020

This school raises each child to be his or her best self in every way!

5.0 parent

2/23/2020

Exceptional. The Independence School is fantastic from community, academics to the faculty and staff, a wonderful academic experience.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Saint Mark's High School

9th to 12th
Private

A-

Wilmington Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Sanford School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A+

Paper Mill Park

Middle Run Valley Park

Carousel Park New Castle County Equestrian Center

Wood Creek Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Eastburn Acres Park

White Clay Creek State Park

Arundel Park

Deacons Walk Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis

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Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711

The Independence School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 1300 Paper Mill Rd in Newark, in the Pike Creek neighborhood. Annual tuition is $24,900. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The Independence School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $476,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saint Mark's High School, Wilmington Christian School, Sanford School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Independence School.

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