For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,202 students in Clayton, DE.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton, DE are Providence Creek Academy Charter School and First State Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clayton, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton, DE include Providence Creek Academy Charter School and First State Military Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Clayton?
2 public charter schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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