For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,621 students in 19801, DE (there are 7 private schools, serving 454 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 19801, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19801, DE are First State Montessori Academy, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Kuumba Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
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: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Kuumba Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
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
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Grades: 8-12
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Howard High School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Bancroft School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102
Grades: 1-8
| 519 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stubbs Early Education Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
19801, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19801, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19801, DE include First State Montessori Academy, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Kuumba Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19801, DE?
8 public schools are located in 19801, DE.
What percentage of students in 19801, DE go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 19801, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19801, DE?
19801, DE public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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