Best Hockessin Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,979 students in Hockessin, DE (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,425 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Hockessin, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).

The top ranked public schools in Hockessin, DE are North Star Elementary School, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and Dupont (H.b.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hockessin, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hockessin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).