For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,822 students in 19963, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19963, DE are Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Mispillion Elementary School and Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19963 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19963, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19963, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640
Grades: 1-5
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Mispillion Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800
Grades: 1-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
449 North Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1630
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1630
Grades: 1-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Milford Central Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,058 students
19963, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Milford Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
906 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
612 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Grades: 5-8
| 651 students
909 North Church St
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19963, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19963, DE include Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Mispillion Elementary School and Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19963?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19963.
What is the racial composition of students in 19963?
19963 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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