Top 10 Best Delaware Public Schools (2024)

Delaware is the #52 largest school system in the United States, serving 139,935 students across the 231 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 142 private schools, serving 22,331 students). 86% of all K-12 students in Delaware are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Delaware is 27%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.
The top ranked public schools in Delaware are Charter School Of Wilmington, North Star Elementary School and Newark Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 58% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(DE) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
19%
Black
30%
White
42%
Two or more races
5%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Delaware (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Rank: #33.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Rank: #44.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Rank: #55.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 1-5
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Rank: #66.
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
120 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 537-2700
Rank: #77.
Linden Hill Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 52% (Top 5%)
Reading: 63% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Rank: #88.
West Park Place Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Rank: #99.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Rank: #1010.
Love Creek Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60% (Top 20%)
Grades: n/a
19488 John J. Williams Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456

Best Delaware Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
50
27,735
54%
128
78,680
64%
53
33,520
49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, North Star Elementary School and Newark Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Delaware?
231 public schools are located in Delaware.
What percentage of students in Delaware go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Delaware are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Minority enrollment in Delaware is 58% (majority Black)

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