For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 15,414 students in Kent County, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kent County, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Lake Forest East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kent County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 West Front Street
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Grades: K-3
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Allen Frear Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279
Grades: 1-5
| 677 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #88.
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #99.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: K-4
| 591 students
Rank: #1010.
Clayton Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Grades: 5-6
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Grades: K-4
| 314 students
Rank: #1212.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1313.
Providence Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: #1414.
W. B. Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3207
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3207
Grades: 1-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1515.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Grades: 4-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Rank: #1717.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1818.
Star Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Grades: 1-5
| 194 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hartly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2617 Arthursville Road, 2617 A
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-1870
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-1870
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Grades: K-3
| 453 students
Rank: #2121.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Grades: PK-3
| 514 students
Rank: #2222.
Campus Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #2323.
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Webbs Lane
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Grades: 1-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2424.
Moore (John Bassett) School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Grades: 4-6
| 710 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Grades: K-3
| 386 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Grades: 1-5
| 410 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1980
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1980
Grades: K-4
| 318 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
South Dover Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
Rank: #3030.
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3504
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3504
Grades: 3-5
| 27 students
Rank: #3131.
William Henry Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Grades: 5-6
| 845 students
Rank: #3232.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Grades: K-7
| 375 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Towne Point Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Grades: K-4
| 285 students
Rank: #3535.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
Lake Forest Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5423 Killens Pond Rd
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2021)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Smyrna Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
22 South Main St
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kent County, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kent County, DE include Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Lake Forest East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kent County, DE?
35 public elementary schools are located in Kent County, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County, DE?
Kent County, DE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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