Top 5 Best 19901 Delaware Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,476 students in 19901, DE (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,271 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 19901, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19901, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Major George S. Welch Elementary School and Early College High School At Del State. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19901 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19901, DE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 19901, DE Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School At Del State
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Star Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Grades: 1-5
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #66.
South Dover Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Towne Point Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Grades: K-4
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
East Dover Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19901 Delaware

19901, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 19901, DE?
How many public schools are located in 19901, DE?
9 public schools are located in 19901, DE.
What percentage of students in 19901, DE go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 19901, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19901, DE?
19901, DE public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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