Quick Facts

Our School

One of the best private schools in Delaware
Co-educational, college prep day school
Preschool-Grade 12
Founded in 1930
Motto: No Talent Lies Latent

Head of School

Mark J. Anderson

Students

Enrollment: 680
Percentage of students who identify as people of color: 36%
Geographic range: Over 50 zip codes from four states including Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey

Faculty

92 faculty members
Average Class Size: 13
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Curricular Offerings

Rigorous, engaging, college-preparatory curriculum
Performing Arts instruction in grades Preschool–12
Visual Arts instruction in grades K–12
World Language instruction in grades Preschool–12
17 Advanced Placement course offerings
University of Delaware Early College Credit Program: 7 course offerings

College Prep and Counseling

100% college placement
Two college counselors
Small group college counseling classes

See where our graduates have been admitted

Athletics

Preschool–6th grade: physical education classes
7th–12th grade: Competitive DIAA interscholastic team sports

Financial Aid & Merit Scholarships

56% of Sanford students receive need-based financial aid
Merit-based scholarships are available for new students entering Middle School and Grade 9

After-School Programs

Complimentary school care available from 7:00 AM
Extended Day care available after school through 5:30 PM
Expanded Day care available during most school holidays and professional development days from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Summer Programs

Day camp
Summer Enrichment programs
Athletic Camps

Transportation

Sanford bus transportation for students from Middletown, DE and North Wilmington, DE.
School buses are available from the following Pennsylvania School Districts: Kennett Consolidated, Avon Grove, Unionville/ Chadds Ford, and Garnet Valley

Diversity
The Sanford community embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment of belonging. This work is never complete, and we continue to listen, learn, engage, and act.

Throughout the school’s history, Sanford has celebrated and respected the unique talents of our community members. We continue to create an inclusive, nurturing environment that instills a healthy respect for differences. Sanford values diversity at our core, including, but not limited to: culture, ethnicity, race, spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, learning styles, socio-economic status, and interests.

Home & School Association
Sanford's Home & School Association is a parent-run volunteer organization that helps promote a close relationship between Sanford and its parents.

Accreditations
Sanford School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools.

Memberships

National Association of Independent Schools
Cum Laude Society
Secondary School Admissions Test Board
College Entrance Examination Board
The Educational Records Bureau
School and Students Service for Financial Aid
Delaware Association of Independent Schools

Non-Discriminatory Policy
Sanford School seeks and admits students without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or nationality or ethnic origin. The school does not discriminate in the administration of its policies and programs.