For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,696 students in 19805, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19805, DE are Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19805 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19805, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 19805, DE Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,988 students
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Academia Antonia Alonso
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4403 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 351-8200
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 351-8200
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
The Bayard School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4118
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4118
Grades: 1-8
| 497 students
19805, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4136
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4136
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19805, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19805, DE include Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19805, DE?
5 public elementary schools are located in 19805, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in 19805, DE?
19805, DE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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