1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
302.239.0330

Inspire. Dream. Achieve.

Age 3 through 8th grade

About
Our Mission
Independence inspires students to become independent, intellectually curious individuals who possess an exceptional spirit for learning, leadership and citizenship.
Admission
Virtual Admission Center
Learn more about all of our upcoming admission events or register for one today. You can also connect with a member of our team about any questions.

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Academics
Building the foundation
Unique to the Independence experience are the chances to learn exceptional study skills and the many ways in which students gain confidence at each grade level.
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Community
A SPIRITED COMMUNITY
The IPA provides many volunteer opportunities to engage with the school community, in addition to sponsoring many initiatives crucial to the success of our students.
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Athletics
Patriot Pride
Our athletic programs help students build character, both on and off the field, while teaching the critical lessons of teamwork, collaboration and sportsmanship.
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Support
"SPIRIT" MAGAZINE
Take a look at the digital version of our annual report of news and philanthropy. Also featuring "Lessons Learned,” highlighting Independence's distance learning work, plus a Q&A with our latest Ireland Faculty Award winner!
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Visit our campus from the comfort of your own home

Take a virtual tour of our campus and classrooms.

Being part of the Independence School community means having access to the amazing natural surroundings of our 90-acre campus. Although it is hard to visit us in person right now, you can still take a look around our fabulous school.

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