Top Clayton Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Clayton, DE, serving 1,941 students. Clayton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
- Clayton, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Delaware public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Clayton, DE are Clayton Intermediate School, Clayton Elementary School and Providence Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Delaware public school average of 15:1.
Top Clayton, DE Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Clayton Intermediate School Math: 61% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20%86 Sorrento Drive10
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Grades: 5-6 | 466 students
- Clayton Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%510 West Main Street10
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Grades: K-4 | 514 students
- Providence Creek Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30%273 West Duck Creek Road10
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8 | 690 students
- First State Military Academy Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.10
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Grades: 9-10 | 271 students
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