For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,424 students in 19901, DE (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,255 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 19901, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19901, DE are Major George S. Welch Elementary School, Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Early College School At Del State. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19901 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19901, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19901, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
South Dover Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1980
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1980
Gr: K-4 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Towne Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Star Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
19901, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Gr: K-3 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19901, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19901, DE include Major George S. Welch Elementary School, Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Early College School At Del State.
How many public schools are located in 19901?
7 public schools are located in 19901.
What percentage of students in 19901 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 19901 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19901?
19901 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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