For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,076 students in 19734, DE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 19734 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19734, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19734, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 Main Street, 126 Main Stre
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Grades: 1-5
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Old State Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Grades: 1-5
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
19734, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-1428
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-1428
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19734, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19734, DE include Townsend Elementary School, Old State Elementary School and Cantwells Bridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19734?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19734.
What is the racial composition of students in 19734?
19734 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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