For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,922 students in 19713, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in 19713, DE are Christiana High School, Brennen School and Delaware School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19713 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19713, DE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19713 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Christiana High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19713, DE Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christiana High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,340 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
19713, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Gr: 1-5
Reachcbip (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19713, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19713, DE include Christiana High School, Brennen School and Delaware School For The Deaf.
How many public high schools are located in 19713?
3 public high schools are located in 19713.
What is the racial composition of students in 19713?
19713 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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