Sanford School is a private school for co-ed students in PreK through high school, located on a 100-acre campus in Hockessin, Delaware. Originally known as "Sunny Hills School", it was founded on September 23, 1930, by Sanford and Ellen Sawin, in memory of their eldest son Sanford Sawin, Jr. The school's name was changed to Sanford in 1966, 50 years after his death. Sanford School maintains a 100% college acceptance rate for its students, made possible by its hands-on faculty. The student to teacher ratio is set at 12:1, with average class sizes of 15 students. Sanford School is a college preparatory school and maintains a 100% percent college acceptance rate.Sanford's motto "No Talent Lies Latent" is at the heart of the school's educational program and mission. Enrolling students PreK–Grade 12, Sanford works to develop the whole child within a safe and supportive environment.Sanford's Mission Statement: "Sanford School identifies and develops the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students. Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world.