For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,574 students in Frankford, DE.
The top ranked public schools in Frankford, DE are Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, Indian River High School and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankford, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Frankford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Frankford, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Indian River High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Carver (G.w.) Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - South
Alternative School
33576 Wilgus Cemetery Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Frankford, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Frankford, DE include Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, Indian River High School and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center.
How many public schools are located in Frankford?
4 public schools are located in Frankford.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankford?
Frankford public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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