For the 2025 school year, there are 12 charter public high schools serving 12,402 students in Delaware.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Delaware are Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Delaware charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charter School Of Wilmington, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 971 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,047 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Gr: K-12 | 1,158 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2,192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Gr: K-12 | 1,444 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Gr: 8-12 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Delaware?
12 charter public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware charter public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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