For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,188 students in 19801, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19801, DE are First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Freire Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public Middle Schools (2025)
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
| 643 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 7th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Grades: 1-8
| 535 students
19801, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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 middle schools in 19801, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19801, DE include First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Freire Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19801?
4 public middle schools are located in 19801.
What is the racial composition of students in 19801?
19801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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