Top 5 Best Delaware Alternative Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 alternative public schools serving 383 students in Delaware.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Delaware are First State School, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Meadowood Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Delaware Alternative Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
First State School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: 3-11
| 18 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4158
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Carver (G.w.) Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Grades: PK
| 241 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Delaware?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Delaware include First State School, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Meadowood Program.
How many alternative public schools are located in Delaware?
5 alternative public schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware alternative public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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