For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,667 students in 19734, DE.
The top-ranked public schools in 19734, DE are Townsend Elementary School, Old State Elementary School and Cantwells Bridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19734 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19734, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19734, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Main Street, 126 Main Stre
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Gr: 1-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Old State Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Gr: 1-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 842-2625
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 842-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Gr: K | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Gr: K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
19734, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19734, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19734, DE include Townsend Elementary School, Old State Elementary School and Cantwells Bridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19734?
6 public schools are located in 19734.
What is the racial composition of students in 19734?
19734 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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