Sanford School Ranked No. 2 Private K–12 School in Delaware by Niche

Sanford School, an independent preschool through 12th grade school in Hockessin, Delaware, northwest of Wilmington, has been named the No. 2 Best Private K–12 School in Delaware in Niche's 2027 Best Schools rankings.

Sanford also earned these 2027 Niche rankings:

Niche, a national school research platform, bases its rankings on U.S. Department of Education data and reviews from students and parents. Sanford holds an overall Niche grade of A+, with A+ grades in Academics, College Prep, and Clubs & Activities.

 

Families interested in Sanford are invited to visit. Upper School Open Houses will be held Wednesday, October 28, and Wednesday, November 11, at 8:30 AM. Middle School small group tours are scheduled for Monday, October 19, and Wednesday, November 18, at 8:30 AM, and early education tours begin at 8:45 AM on Wednesday, October 21, and Tuesday, November 10. To register or arrange a tour for first through fourth grade, visit our Admission Tours & Events page or contact admission@sanfordschool.org or 302.235.6503.

 

Founded in 1930, Sanford School is a coeducational, college-preparatory independent school serving students from preschool (age 3) through 12th grade on a 100-acre campus in Hockessin, Delaware, northwest of Wilmington and near the Pennsylvania border. Guided by its motto, "No talent lies latent," Sanford offers rigorous academics alongside opportunities in the arts and athletics. The school enrolls 692 students from New Castle County, Delaware, and Chester County, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.