For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,164 students in 19938, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19938, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19938, DE are Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Clayton Elementary School and Clayton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19938 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19938, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19938, DE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Grades: K-4
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Grades: 5-6
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19938, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19938, DE include Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Clayton Elementary School and Clayton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 19938?
4 public schools are located in 19938.
What percentage of students in 19938 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19938 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19938?
19938 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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