For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,630 students in Kent County, DE.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kent County, DE are Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Campus Community School and First State Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, DE public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Gr: K-8 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Campus Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Gr: Inquire with school
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Gr: 6-8
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Gr: 6-8
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Gr: K-3 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Lake Forest Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5423 Killens Pond Rd
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Testing1995 School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Eagle road
Marydel, DE 85963
(413) 774-1400
Marydel, DE 85963
(413) 774-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kent County, DE?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kent County, DE include Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Campus Community School and First State Military Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kent County?
6 public charter schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kent County include: Campus Community School vs. Academy Of Dover Charter School, Positive Outcomes Charter School vs. Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Academy Of Dover Charter School vs. Campus Community School
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