For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,867 students in 19801, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19801, DE are First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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.
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Gr: 1-8 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 95%
19801, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 West 10th Street Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Gr: 10
1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Multi-purpose Criminal Justice Facility - Gander High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19801, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19801, DE include First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19801?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19801.
What is the racial composition of students in 19801?
19801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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