For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 910 students in 19702, DE.
The top-ranked public middle school in 19702, DE is Academia Antonia Alonso. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 19702 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19702, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19702, DE Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academia Antonia Alonso
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Wakefield Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
19702, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19702, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19702, DE include Academia Antonia Alonso.
How many public middle schools are located in 19702?
1 public middle schools are located in 19702.
What is the racial composition of students in 19702?
19702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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