For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,052 students in Townsend, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Townsend, 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.
Townsend, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Townsend have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Townsend, DE (2026-27)
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%
Townsend, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Townsend, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Townsend, DE include Townsend Elementary School, Old State Elementary School and Cantwells Bridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Townsend?
3 public elementary schools are located in Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Townsend?
Townsend public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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