For the 2024 school year, there are 12 special education public elementary schools serving 1,896 students in Delaware.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Delaware are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Douglass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Delaware (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3504
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3504
Grades: 3-5
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Rank: #88.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20346 Ennis Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #1010.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delmar Middle Level Ilc
Special Education School
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Delaware?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Delaware include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Douglass School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Delaware?
12 special education public elementary schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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