For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,197 students in Bear, DE (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,543 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in Bear, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bear, DE are Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bear have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bear, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Grades: 1-5
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Grades: K-5
| 1,092 students
Rank: #33.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bear, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Bear, DE include Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bear, DE?
3 public schools are located in Bear, DE.
What percentage of students in Bear, DE go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in Bear, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bear, DE?
Bear, DE public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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