For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,952 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 51% 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19713, DE Public High Schools (2026-27)
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 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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