About Tower Hill
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age three through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta—Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support, and we are honored and grateful to be named #1 Best Private K-12 School in Delaware and #11 Best Private High School in the Greater Philadelphia Area for 2023 by Niche, scoring an overall grade of A+.
Tower Hill prepares our students to take an active part in school life and, later on, in the adult world; students are encouraged to take chances within this caring community, to learn from their experiences and to use this new knowledge to enrich the world around them. At Tower Hill, we believe that an independent school education is an all-encompassing affair, and we are committed to bringing our best to everything we do, every day.
For those considering Tower Hill, we encourage you to schedule a visit with us. In the meantime, please take a moment to explore our website, particularly our Admission page that contains extensive information and online support for inquiring and applying.
Mission
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Philosophy
By combining personal challenge with individual support, Tower Hill is a college-preparatory school committed to building in students a foundation for lifelong learning. Tower Hill believes that diversity in all aspects of school life broadens and enhances the educational experience. In keeping with our motto Multa Bene Facta—Many Things Done Well—the school provides a rigorous and exhilarating program, engaging students in a variety of educational endeavors, while allowing them to develop their individual strengths and pursue their passions.
To emphasize our core values—active citizenship, personal integrity, collective responsibility, team building and collaboration, and mutual respect—Tower Hill encourages each student to develop a sense of personal worth and to recognize, understand and accept the differences of others.
