For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,271 students in Claymont, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 514 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Claymont, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Claymont, DE are Claymont Elementary School and Maple Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claymont, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Claymont have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Claymont, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: K-5
| 913 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Claymont, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Darley Rd
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Brandywine Intensive Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1000 Pennsylvania Avenue
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: 4-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Claymont, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Claymont, DE include Claymont Elementary School and Maple Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Claymont?
3 public schools are located in Claymont.
What percentage of students in Claymont go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Claymont are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claymont?
Claymont public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Claymont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Claymont include: Maple Lane Elementary School vs. Claymont Elementary School
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