For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,721 students in 19802, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19802, DE are Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School, East Side Charter School and Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19802 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19802, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19802, DE Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
East Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19802, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware Adolescent Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1600 Jessup St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
510 West 28th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Gr: K-4
Marion T. Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Gr: K-5 | 219 students
610 East 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Gr: 6-12
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Gr: 5-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
820 West 19th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Gr: PK-K | 295 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19802, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19802, DE include Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School, East Side Charter School and Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19802?
3 public middle schools are located in 19802.
What is the racial composition of students in 19802?
19802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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