For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,614 students in 19803, DE (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,261 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 19803, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19803, DE are Brandywine High School, Lombardy Elementary School and Carrcroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19803 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19803, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19803, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandywine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Lombardy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Carrcroft Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Springer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19803, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19803, DE include Brandywine High School, Lombardy Elementary School and Carrcroft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19803?
4 public schools are located in 19803.
What percentage of students in 19803 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 19803 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19803?
19803 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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