• Find Yourself at Sanford

Approach Learning and Life With No Limitations

Sanford School is a creative and inclusive preschool–12 community that encourages students to embrace their individuality, tap into their talents, stretch their skills and broaden their ambitions.

  • Logan Herring, Sr. '00, Chief Executive Officer, The WRK Group

    "I only spent two years here, transferring in my junior year, and chose Sanford because I simply wanted to attend a school where I felt comfortable. Little did I know the profound impact the Sanford community would have on my life in such a short time as it supported and pushed me out of my comfort zone into a pursuit of excellence in my journey. I return every year to coach and re-invest in the next generation of Warriors as they pursue their journeys and go on to change the world."

  • Mesha Mosley '16, Young Alumni Board Member

    I've had the privilege of being a part of the Sanford community as both a student from 2012-2016 and as a faculty/staff member from 2020-2021. Once I returned in 2020, many things had changed since I was a student, but the heart and identity of Sanford remained the same inclusive, compassionate, and student-focused environment that I had left. Stepping back on campus, I felt like I was back at home, but it had been renovated! Now, I am happy to serve on the Young Alumni Board, working to connect the past and present community. Sanford will always remain close to my heart.

  • Peter Walpole '11, Young Alumni Board Member

    I attended a different school in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, but when my family found Sanford, I was finally home. Sanford is certainly the best school in Delaware, but it is so much more than that. The school sets students up for success, yes, but it is not simply a launching pad for some imagined future endeavor; it’s actually enjoyable to attend! I reflect on things I learned at Sanford every day and am proud to count so many of my classmates, teachers, and coaches as friends more than ten years later.

  • Jen Nightengale '82, Sanford Faculty Member & Alumni Parent

    "I have many fond memories of being a Sanford student. Whether participating in sports, performing on stage, or focusing on my studies, my teachers and coaches were always there to support me. Today, as a Middle School faculty member and coach, I'm excited to help prepare my students for high school, college, and life."

  • Clint Williams, Sanford Parent & Faculty Member

    "It took just a few days for me to realize I had hit the jackpot with this teaching job, and now, over a decade later, I still feel this way. The support we as teachers get from our administration is unheard of in the world of education, and we are fortunate to teach at a school that is student-centered. My wife, Noel, and I are the proud parents of our son, Elliott, who loves Sanford as much as we do. We are excited about his future and look forward to someday watching him walk across the stage in the Quad as a Sanford Lifer."

  • Laura Jezyk, Sanford Faculty Member & Parent

    "When I began teaching at Sanford, I knew I was joining a wonderful school community, but I did not anticipate how quickly it would become like another family to me. Teaching and learning are my passions, and I feel honored to be a part of an institution that celebrates, honors, and inspires its educators every day.”
  • Lisa Lloyd-Washington, Sanford Parent & Trustee

    Lisa Lloyd-Washington, Sanford Parent & Trustee

    "Jana thrives at Sanford. She is getting an excellent education and she loves to go to school every day. I give Sanford credit for her love of learning and for her desire to pursue any and all interests. Members of the Sanford community have similar values to those of our family, and Jana will continue to be a great citizen thanks to those aligned values."

Meet Our Alums

List of 1 items.

  • No Talent Lies Latent

List of 1 items.

  • Explore Our Campus

Facts & Figures

List of 1 items.

  • It's Different Here

Recent News

List of 1 items.

  • What’s Happening at Sanford

List of 5 news stories.

  • Lincoln Smith ’27 Selected for State Department Language Program

    At the center of Lincoln Smith ’27’s next adventure is a passport and a purpose! This year, Lincoln was selected as a finalist for the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), a highly selective, merit-based program funded by the U.S. Department of State. The program provides full scholarships for high school students to study languages identified as critical to national security and global economic engagement.

  • Sanford Honors 13 New Cum Laude Inductees

    Sanford School welcomed 13 new members into the Cum Laude Society, recognizing students from the Class of 2026 and Class of 2027 for their academic excellence, character, and integrity.

  • Curricular Highlight: First Grade Animal Research Project

    For Sanford’s first graders, the Animal Research Project, formerly known as Safari, invites students to step into the role of young scientists, researchers, and presenters, bringing the joy of discovery to their study of animals.

  • World Language Honor Society Inductions

    Congratulations to the Upper School students who were inducted into the World Language Honor Societies!

  • Liv Lefkon ’27 Earns National Recognition in Scholastic Writing Awards

    We are thrilled to announce that Liv Lefkon ’27 has been named a 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Winner for her critical essay “Ignorance is Bliss Privilege.” Liv earned one of only two national Gold Medals in writing awarded in Delaware and is the state’s sole recipient of the American Voices Medal, which includes scholarship funds.

Sanford on Social

List of 1 items.

  • Check Out Our Instagram Posts

    Sanford School

    6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
    Phone: 302.235.6500
    Email: admission@sanfordschool.org

    Do you need help?

    If you have questions or need help using the site, send an email to webhelp@sanfordschool.org.

    Connect With Us

    No Talent Lies Latent

    Located on a beautiful college-like campus in Hockessin, Delaware, Sanford School is a college-prep private school for boys and girls in preschool (age 3) through high school.