For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative public schools serving 427 students in Delaware.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Delaware are First State School, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center. 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 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Delaware (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Gr: K-10 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 429-4158
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 429-4158
Rank: #33.
Carver (G.w.) Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Rank: #44.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Gr: PK | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - North
Alternative School
8600 East Newton Road, 8600 Ea
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-7501
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-7501
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - South
Alternative School
33576 Wilgus Cemetery Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Gr: Inquire with school
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 Carver (G.w.) Educational Center.
How many alternative public schools are located in Delaware?
7 alternative public schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware alternative public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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