WE ARE THE ONLY ALL-BOYS, TUITION-FREE,
INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DELAWARE.

St. Francis De Sales

β€œBe who you are, and be that well.”

Our Story

Since opening our doors in September 2003, Nativity Prep continues to thrive by serving young men with high potential from under-resourced communities through rigorous academics, extended-day learning, character formation, and long-term graduate support.

OUR MODEL

Our Mission

Guided by the example of Saint Francis de Sales, Nativity Prep School strives to educate students, regardless of faith, to maximize their God-given potential. Through a rigorous, holistic education, we empower students to earn acceptance and achieve success in a college preparatory school.

Our Program

WE MORE THAN DOUBLE NATIONAL BENCHMARKS

FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OF COLOR

as 61% of our alumni graduate from college within six years.

100%

 tuition-free education for every student

23+

years serving young men in Wilmington and surrounding communities

55

students served annually (grades 5-8) through an intentionally small-school model

98%

of Nativity scholars graduation from high school

APPLICATIONS OPEN

We are now accepting applications for {XX Cohort} until {Date, 2026}.

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