The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales established Nativity Preparatory School in September of 2003. This Catholic middle school serves low-income boys of all faiths in grades five through eight. All students attend the school tuition-free and are selected based on their demonstrated superior discipline and work ethic. Each grade is limited to 10-15 students.

Staffed by Oblates professional and experienced faculty and administration, as well as volunteers, Nativity seeks to promote the intellectual, spiritual, athletic, and social development of its students.   Our goal is for our graduates to earn scholarships to the area’s finest high schools.

We welcome you to our web site and invite you to read all about Nativity Prep and how you can be involved in helping to shape the future of its scholars. Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is truly a place where gifts flourish every day.