For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 240 students in Hartly, DE (there are 2 private schools, serving 65 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Hartly, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public school in Hartly, DE is Hartly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartly, DE public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hartly have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartly, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Arthursville Road, 2617 A
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 672-1500
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartly, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartly, DE include Hartly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hartly?
1 public schools are located in Hartly.
What percentage of students in Hartly go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Hartly are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hartly?
Hartly public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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