For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,806 students in 19801, DE.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19801, DE are First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Great Oaks Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Gr: 8-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19801, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19801, DE include First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Great Oaks Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19801?
4 public charter schools are located in 19801.
What is the racial composition of students in 19801?
19801 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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