For the 2023 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 32,595 students in Wilmington, DE (there are 53 private schools, serving 10,236 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, DE are Charter School Of Wilmington, Linden Hill Elementary School and Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Wilmington, DE Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Hill Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 45% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 941 students
Rank: #44.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,178 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
First State School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4158
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4158
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4319 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,926 students
Rank: #1010.
Concord High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1111.
Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mount Pleasant High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1414.
Brandywine Springs School
Math: 30% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Grades: K-8
| 973 students
Rank: #1515.
Brandywine High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #1616.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #1717.
Dickinson (John) School
Math: 24% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 920 students
Rank: #1818.
Hanby Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1919.
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Hillside Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2626
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lancashire Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lombardy Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2222.
Springer Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #2323.
Richey Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2424.
Carrcroft Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2525.
Marbrook Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #2626.
East Side Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Grades: K-8
| 449 students
Rank: #2727.
Talley Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #2828.
Delcastle Technical High School
Vocational School
Math: 12% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,576 students
Rank: #2929.
Forwood Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #3030.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #3131.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Grades: 8-12
| 501 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Skyline Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #3535.
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Grades: K-8
| 644 students
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Wilmington, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alfred I. Dupont Hospital School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Po Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-4960
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-4960
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
1413 Lore Ave
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Community School (The) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5589
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5589
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
Delaware Adolescent Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1600 Jessup St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Delaware College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 West 28th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
The Delaware Met Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
100 West 10th Street Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Grades: 10
| n/a students
1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1631
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1631
Grades: 7-8
| 609 students
Marion T. Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Grades: K-8
| 559 students
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-3
| 154 students
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
610 East 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Prestige Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Grades: 5-8
| 143 students
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4136
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4136
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
820 West 19th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Grades: PK-K
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmington, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, DE include Charter School Of Wilmington, Linden Hill Elementary School and Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington, DE?
55 public schools are located in Wilmington, DE.
What percentage of students in Wilmington, DE go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington, DE?
Wilmington, DE public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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