For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,271 students in 19703, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 501 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 19703, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19703, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 19703 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19703, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 19703, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Gr: K-5 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
19703, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Darley Rd
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Gr: 4-6
Brandywine Intensive Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1000 Pennsylvania Avenue
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Gr: 1-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Gr: 4-6 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19703, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19703, DE include Claymont Elementary School and Maple Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19703?
3 public schools are located in 19703.
What percentage of students in 19703 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 19703 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19703?
19703 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).
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