St. Andrew's is a 21st century school with the spirit, intention, and culture to create positive innovation and change in the nation and the world.
With an extraordinary faculty and student body, St. Andrew's actively pursues the synthesis of academic excellence and human excellence.
We are determined to inspire our students and graduates to see their educational experience here as the foundation of engaged lives as citizens of a world in need of creativity, compassion, justice, and collaboration.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,400
- Acceptance rate: 22%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Andrew's School, DE ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
School Resources
School Resources
Selectivity
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1929
1906
Campus Size
2200 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
320 students
315 students
% Students of Color
41%
26%
% International Students
12%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1260 - 1480
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Business casual for classes. Occasional Chapel Dress requires more formal.
Business casual for classes. Occasional Chapel Dress requires more formal.
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
44
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
74%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$230 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,400
$66,250
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,600
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$50,104
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
75%
-
Acceptance Rate
22%
60%
Director of Admissions
Will Robinson
Matthew E. Wolinski
Matthew E. Wolinski
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
44
18
Courses
Advanced Topic Tutorial: Chinese, Advanced Topic Tutorial: French, Advanced Topic Tutorial: Latin, Advanced Topic Tutorial: Math, Advanced Topic Tutorial: Spanish I, Advanced Topic Tutorial: Spanish II, AS Anatomy & Physiology, AS Astronomy, AS Bioengineering, AS Biology, AS Calculus AB, AS Calculus BC, AS Chemistry, AS Chinese, AS Dance: Classical Ballet, AS Dance: Contemporary, AS Differential Calculus, AS Drawing & Painting, AS English 3, AS English 4, AS English 4: History, Literature and the Contested Past, AS Environmental Science, AS Film, AS French, AS History: American Social Reform Movements, AS History: Coming of Age- American in the Early Atomic Era, AS History: Democracy and Empire- Athens in the 5th Century, AS History: Histories of Hate- American Racism and German Anti-Semitism, AS History: History of Economic Thought I, AS History: History of Economic Thought II, AS History: History, Literature and the Contested Past, AS History: Latin American History, AS History: Research Seminar, AS History: The Mediterranean World 500-1500, AS History: The Modern Middle East, AS History: Victorious Rome- The Creation of National Identity Through Conflict, AS History: World at War, AS Latin 4: Vergil, AS Mathematical Economics, AS Music Theory and Music History, AS Photography, AS Physics (Calculus Based), AS Spanish, AS Statistics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
40
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Ad Astra- astronomy club, Asian Affinity Group, Beekeeper's Club, Casa Latina, Coding Club, Community Service Organization, Crepes and Conversation, Environmental Stewards, Essence, Girls Collaborative, Guys Group, Humans of St. Andrew's, Mentoring- community service, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Multicultural Affinity Group, Onyx, Organic Gardening, Outing Club, Playwriting Club, Poetry Club, Robotics, Sapphire, SAS Book Club, Senior Center- community service, South Asian Affinity Group, St. Andrew's Medical Society, Student Council, Student Vestry, SWAG (student weekend activity group), The Andrean- literary magazine, The Cardinal- school newspaper, The Griffin- yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Andrean Ensemble (Choral Music), Jazz Ensemble, Musical Theater Showcase, Noxontones- Acapella Group, Orchestra, St. Andrew's Dance Company
Recreational Athletic Programs:
St. Andrew's Indoor Soccer League (SAISL)
Ad Astra- astronomy club, Asian Affinity Group, Beekeeper's Club, Casa Latina, Coding Club, Community Service Organization, Crepes and Conversation, Environmental Stewards, Essence, Girls Collaborative, Guys Group, Humans of St. Andrew's, Mentoring- community service, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Multicultural Affinity Group, Onyx, Organic Gardening, Outing Club, Playwriting Club, Poetry Club, Robotics, Sapphire, SAS Book Club, Senior Center- community service, South Asian Affinity Group, St. Andrew's Medical Society, Student Council, Student Vestry, SWAG (student weekend activity group), The Andrean- literary magazine, The Cardinal- school newspaper, The Griffin- yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Andrean Ensemble (Choral Music), Jazz Ensemble, Musical Theater Showcase, Noxontones- Acapella Group, Orchestra, St. Andrew's Dance Company
Recreational Athletic Programs:
St. Andrew's Indoor Soccer League (SAISL)
College Matriculation
Year: 2020 - 2023
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Davidson College
16
Brown University
12
Princeton University
12
University of Virginia
11
University of Pennsylvania
9
Wesleyan University
8
New York University
7
Sewanee: University of the South
7
Dartmouth, Duke, Middlebury, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest
6
Bates, Boston College, Columbia, Georgetown, Occcidental
5
School Notes
- As a school founded in 1929 with an extraordinary commitment to financial aid, St. Andrew's believes that academic and human excellence emerge through the collaboration, communication, and shared experiences of a socioeconomically diverse community. The school's culture, abiding spirit, and ambition reflect our study of the nation's best small colleges-institutions that are committed to all-residential education and dynamic collaboration between students and teachers.
- St. Andrew's faculty have the expertise, creativity, and qualifications to teach at any level, but they choose to honor the art of teaching, mentoring, and coaching as the foundation of our school. In our residential community, they work alongside students to create a counter-cultural private school, one dedicated to character, leadership, and an ambitious public good.
- The energy, momentum, and grace of the school emerge as students learn that together, anything and everything is possible at St. Andrew's. We not only imagine, but actually enact what a 21st century boarding school becomes if students take responsibility for a culture of kindness; a spirit of collaboration, respect, and honor; and a collective commitment to excellence.
- In this age of data and analytics, schools and educators are often asked: What is the "value added" of your school? What are the data sets that prove academic excellence? Our response to this desire to measure the work of great students and teachers is to focus on making our pursuit of that work-academic, artistic, athletic, or otherwise-deep, joyful, authentic, and engaged in the life of our democracy. Come see the exhibition of excellence that is St. Andrew's.
- Explore more about St. Andrew's here:We BelieveThis Is St. Andrew's AthleticsThe Arts at St. Andrew's
- St. Andrew's School, DE accreditations: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ed Strong - Broadway producer
- Dennis Blair - Former Director of National Intelligence and former United States Navy four-star admiral
- Michael Whalen - Winner of 2 Emmy Awards, composer of over 650 television and film scores
- Maggie Rogers - Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter.
- Erin Burnett - News anchor for CNN
- Hume Horan - American diplomat and ambassador to five countries
- Loundon Wainwright III - American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor
- Kirk Varnedoe - American art historian and writer
- Dominic Seiterle - Canadian rower, Olympic gold medalist
- John Seabrook - Author and writer for The New Yorker
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Andrew's School, DE cost?
St. Andrew's School, DE's tuition is approximately $69,400 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Andrew's School, DE?
The acceptance rate of St. Andrew's School, DE is 22%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%. St. Andrew's School, DE's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from St. Andrew's School, DE?
St. Andrew's School, DE famous alumni include: Ed Strong, Dennis Blair, Michael Whalen, Maggie Rogers, Erin Burnett, Hume Horan, Loundon Wainwright III, Kirk Varnedoe, Dominic Seiterle and John Seabrook.
What sports does St. Andrew's School, DE offer?
St. Andrew's School, DE offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is St. Andrew's School, DE's ranking?
St. Andrew's School, DE ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students, Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student, Low acceptance rates, High # of AP/advanced courses offered, High average SAT scores and High SSAT scores.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrew's School, DE?
The application deadline for St. Andrew's School, DE is Jan. 15.
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