For the 2025 school year, there are 2 alternative public middle schools serving 138 students in Delaware.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Delaware are First State School and Meadowood Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Delaware (2025)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Delaware?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Delaware include First State School and Meadowood Program.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Delaware?
2 alternative public middle schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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