Catholic School Community in DE | Ursuline Academy
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Catholic School Community in DE | Ursuline Academy
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Trailblazers
Since 1893
Early Childhood
CO-ED, AGES 2-5
Lower School
CO-ED, GRADES 1 - 5
Middle School
ALL GIRLS, GRADES 6 - 8
Upper School
ALL GIRLS, GRADES 9 - 12
News & Events
March 4, 2026
Fourth Straight State Championship for Ursuline Swimming
Read More
January 22, 2026
Ursuline Academy Shines in Advanced Placement Honors - Earns Highest Award of Local High Schools from College Board
Read More
January 13, 2026
Ursuline Named 2025 AP Honor Roll Platinum Member
Read More
November 18, 2025
Ursuline Alumnae join Campaign to raise funds to Renovate Performing Arts Center
Read More
November 13, 2025
Ursuline Academy Unveils New Fitness Center as Transformation of Physical-Education Facilities Continues
Read More
UA Wilmington is one of over 100 Ursuline schools worldwide
For over 130 years, Ursuline Academy has earned a reputation as a leader in independent Catholic school education. Founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1893, the school is comprised of four divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline combines a premier college preparatory curriculum with distinguished arts, athletics, and community service-focused programs. Our faculty, staff, and coaches are experts in educating and empowering our students to excel and lead, both in the classroom and beyond.
$
5.2
M
million earned in college scholarships by Class of 2025
$
101,021
Average College scholarship per student
57
%
graduates pursuing a degree in a STEM-related major
100
+
Global Network of Ursuline Schools Worldwide
1
ST
Delaware all-girls middle & upper school
8:1
average student teacher ratio
24
AP Courses
55
Juniors & Seniors Received AP Scholar Awards
100
%
senior acceptance rate to 4-year colleges
1
delaware's only catholic montessori school
1.8
M
million awarded intuition assistance to 56% of students
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College Acceptances
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All Are Welcome
at
Ursuline
We value having a diverse community of students, families, faculty, staff, and supporters. By learning from each other and celebrating our unique cultures and experiences, we continue to grow into the global citizens our founder, St. Angela, aspired for us to be.
We Are
Disciples
We devote ourselves joyfully to model Christian values through serving family, neighbors, and the world at large.
We evangelize the virtues and legacy of the Ursuline family, following the pat of St. Angela Merici
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Citizens
We take ownership in our place in a community that extends beyond the immediate.
We recognize our part in a complex and ever changing landscape, aware of the struggles and strengths of people near and far.
We include all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony.
We exalt the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
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Thinkers
We relish the pursuit of finding those moments in life that ignite our curiosity.
We reflect on ourselves and ruminate on the inner universe of others great and small.
We daydream of our futures and create the circumstances to realize them from within ourselves.
We wander and wonder.
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We Are
Pioneers
We navigate the unknown with a confidence in ourselves and our faith in others.
We dare to be companions to new ideas, peoples, and places. We ignite in our communities.
We awake every day to a world that challenges us, and we challenge it back.
We share our passion and resilience with all who need it.
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We Are
Disciples
We devote ourselves joyfully to model Christian values through serving family, neighbors, and the world at large.
We evangelize the virtues and legacy of the Ursuline family, following the path of St. Angela Merici.
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We Are
Citizens
We take ownership in our place in a community that extends beyond the immediate.
We recognize our part in a complex and ever changing landscape, aware of the struggles and strengths of people near and far.
We include all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony.
We exalt the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
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We Are
Thinkers
We relish the pursuit of finding those moments in life that ignite our curiosity.
We reflect on ourselves and ruminate on the inner universe of others great and small.
We daydream of our futures and create the circumstances to realize them from within ourselves.
We wander and wonder.
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We Are
Heading
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We Are
Pioneers
We navigate the unknown with a confidence in ourselves and our faith in others.
We dare to be companions to new ideas, peoples, and places. We ignite in our communities.
We awake every day to a world that challenges us, and we challenge it back.
We share our passion and resilience with all who need it.
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Esteemed
ALUMNAE
Ursuline graduates are known for being accomplished and innovative. Our alumnae have saved lives in war zones, become Olympians and professional athletes, founded life-changing judicial courts for those in need, led presidential campaigns, and advanced technology companies into global prominence. Our students are connected with our thousands of alumnae as resources for careers, shadowing, mentorships, and while traveling abroad.
Learn More
Aubrey Plaza
Elena Delle Donne
Betsy Lazzeri Riley
Considering URsuline
Schedule a
Visit
Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.
Get Started
Open House
Attend an upcoming open house to see our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and students, and hear from UA parents.
Shadow Days
Shadow Days are available for current 8th grade students to shadow our 9th graders during their school day.
Private Tours
We welcome families for private tours to be scheduled at their convenience. Tour our campus, see our classrooms, and learn more about Ursuline.
9th Admissions Scholarship Test
Students interested in entering 9th grade at Ursuline Academy will take the Admissions Test. This test also makes them eligible for academic scholarships based on their performance.
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Trailblazers
Since 1893
Early Childhood
CO-ED, AGES 2-5
Lower School
CO-ED, GRADES 1 - 5
Middle School
ALL GIRLS, GRADES 6 - 8
Upper School
ALL GIRLS, GRADES 9 - 12
News & Events
March 4, 2026
Fourth Straight State Championship for Ursuline Swimming
Read More
January 22, 2026
Ursuline Academy Shines in Advanced Placement Honors - Earns Highest Award of Local High Schools from College Board
Read More
January 13, 2026
Ursuline Named 2025 AP Honor Roll Platinum Member
Read More
November 18, 2025
Ursuline Alumnae join Campaign to raise funds to Renovate Performing Arts Center
Read More
November 13, 2025
Ursuline Academy Unveils New Fitness Center as Transformation of Physical-Education Facilities Continues
Read More
UA Wilmington is one of over 100 Ursuline schools worldwide
For over 130 years, Ursuline Academy has earned a reputation as a leader in independent Catholic school education. Founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1893, the school is comprised of four divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline combines a premier college preparatory curriculum with distinguished arts, athletics, and community service-focused programs. Our faculty, staff, and coaches are experts in educating and empowering our students to excel and lead, both in the classroom and beyond.
$
5.2
M
million earned in college scholarships by Class of 2025
$
101,021
Average College scholarship per student
57
%
graduates pursuing a degree in a STEM-related major
100
+
Global Network of Ursuline Schools Worldwide
1
ST
Delaware all-girls middle & upper school
8:1
average student teacher ratio
24
AP Courses
55
Juniors & Seniors Received AP Scholar Awards
100
%
senior acceptance rate to 4-year colleges
1
delaware's only catholic montessori school
1.8
M
million awarded intuition assistance to 56% of students
View More
Close
College Acceptances
View More College Acceptances
All Are Welcome
at
Ursuline
We value having a diverse community of students, families, faculty, staff, and supporters. By learning from each other and celebrating our unique cultures and experiences, we continue to grow into the global citizens our founder, St. Angela, aspired for us to be.
We Are
Disciples
We devote ourselves joyfully to model Christian values through serving family, neighbors, and the world at large.
We evangelize the virtues and legacy of the Ursuline family, following the pat of St. Angela Merici
Button
Button
We Are
Citizens
We take ownership in our place in a community that extends beyond the immediate.
We recognize our part in a complex and ever changing landscape, aware of the struggles and strengths of people near and far.
We include all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony.
We exalt the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
Button
Button
We Are
Thinkers
We relish the pursuit of finding those moments in life that ignite our curiosity.
We reflect on ourselves and ruminate on the inner universe of others great and small.
We daydream of our futures and create the circumstances to realize them from within ourselves.
We wander and wonder.
Button
Button
We Are
Pioneers
We navigate the unknown with a confidence in ourselves and our faith in others.
We dare to be companions to new ideas, peoples, and places. We ignite in our communities.
We awake every day to a world that challenges us, and we challenge it back.
We share our passion and resilience with all who need it.
Button
Button
We Are
Disciples
We devote ourselves joyfully to model Christian values through serving family, neighbors, and the world at large.
We evangelize the virtues and legacy of the Ursuline family, following the path of St. Angela Merici.
Button
Button
We Are
Heading
Button
Button
We Are
Citizens
We take ownership in our place in a community that extends beyond the immediate.
We recognize our part in a complex and ever changing landscape, aware of the struggles and strengths of people near and far.
We include all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony.
We exalt the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
Button
Button
We Are
Heading
Button
Button
We Are
Thinkers
We relish the pursuit of finding those moments in life that ignite our curiosity.
We reflect on ourselves and ruminate on the inner universe of others great and small.
We daydream of our futures and create the circumstances to realize them from within ourselves.
We wander and wonder.
Button
Button
We Are
Heading
Button
Button
We Are
Pioneers
We navigate the unknown with a confidence in ourselves and our faith in others.
We dare to be companions to new ideas, peoples, and places. We ignite in our communities.
We awake every day to a world that challenges us, and we challenge it back.
We share our passion and resilience with all who need it.
Button
Button
We Are
Heading
Button
Button
Esteemed
ALUMNAE
Ursuline graduates are known for being accomplished and innovative. Our alumnae have saved lives in war zones, become Olympians and professional athletes, founded life-changing judicial courts for those in need, led presidential campaigns, and advanced technology companies into global prominence. Our students are connected with our thousands of alumnae as resources for careers, shadowing, mentorships, and while traveling abroad.
Learn More
Aubrey Plaza
Elena Delle Donne
Betsy Lazzeri Riley
Considering URsuline
Schedule a
Visit
Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.
Get Started
Open House
Attend an upcoming open house to see our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and students, and hear from UA parents.
Shadow Days
Shadow Days are available for current 8th grade students to shadow our 9th graders during their school day.
Private Tours
We welcome families for private tours to be scheduled at their convenience. Tour our campus, see our classrooms, and learn more about Ursuline.
9th Admissions Scholarship Test
Students interested in entering 9th grade at Ursuline Academy will take the Admissions Test. This test also makes them eligible for academic scholarships based on their performance.