For the 2026-27 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 86%).
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 (2026-27)
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 86%).
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).
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.