For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,859 students in 19904, DE (there are 10 private schools, serving 372 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 19904, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19904, DE are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Booker T. Washington Elementary School and North Dover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19904 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19904, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19904, DE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Campus Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
360 Webbs Lane
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Grades: 1-5
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Grades: 1-5
| 512 students
Rank: #88.
Dover High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: K-4
| 273 students
Rank: #1111.
William Henry Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Grades: 5
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: PK
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19904, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19904, DE include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Booker T. Washington Elementary School and North Dover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19904?
14 public schools are located in 19904.
What percentage of students in 19904 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 19904 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19904?
19904 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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